19,563 licensed dentists in Canada in 2010 - enjoy these stats

Where did all the work go for dental labs? According to the stats there are more dentists and more Canadians visiting dentists than ever, this coupled with fewer dental technicians. Maybe it's where you are looking and how you are marketing to dentists? we will be exploring new options and ways to market to dentists in the coming months.

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Approximately 85.7% of Canadians visit a dentist within a two-year period.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


68% of adults aged 20 to 39 see a dentist each year.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


79.3% of dentate adults make an annual dental visit.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


Over a quarter of Canadians (28%) floss 5 times a week.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


An estimated 12.2% of Canadians avoid certain foods because of problems with their teeth or mouth.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


11.6% of Canadians sometimes or often have pain the mouth in a one year period.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


23.8% of dentate adults in Canada (aged 20-79) have one or more lost or traumatized anterior teeth.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.

In January 2010, there were 19,563 licensed dentists in Canada.
Canadian Dental Association.

95.9% of dentate adults in Canada (aged 20 to 79) have at least one cavity.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.

Almost 20% of Canadians have received or are currently receiving orthodontic treatment.
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2010.


Percentage increase in dentists from 1999 to 2007: 14%
Canadian Dental Association

Approximately 89% of dentists in Canada are in general practice.
Canadian Dental Association.


Approximately 11% of dentists in Canada are specialists.
Canadian Dental Association.


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