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A look at the top trends and challenges for dentists in 2026. Dr. Marko Vujicic, chief economist and vice president of the ADA Health Policy Institute, shares the industry predictions to help you prepare for the year ahead.

Special Guest: Dr. Marko Vujicic

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⏱ Timestamps:
[00:04:46] Economic confidence drops sharply
[00:09:35] Top challenges for 2026 remain unchanged: insurance, staffing, and overhead costs
[00:12:47] Staffing shortages persist despite more hygienist graduates
[00:14:18] Practices plan to hire, drop insurance networks, and invest in technology
[00:17:10] Practice ownership is delayed, not disappearing for early‑career dentists
[00:19:16] Generational and cultural shifts influence delayed ownership decisions
[00:23:38] Women now work 98% of the hours men do, narrowing the gender gap
[00:32:29] Policy volatility brings new risks and opportunities for dentistry
[00:44:59] HPI’s upcoming research focuses on Dental Loss Ratio and Medicare Advantage
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Resources
📌Review the latest data on the State of the US Dental economy: https://www.ada.org/resources/researc...

📌 Read ADA’s Health Policy Institute’s report Practice Ownership Trends in Dentistry: A New Look at Old Data. https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/a...

📌 Learn more about HPI’s latest studies and publications, including those mentioned in this episode. https://www.ada.org/resources/researc...

📊 Share your experience with us! Dentists are invited to enroll in the HPI panel by emailing [email protected].

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