This month, the AACD posted survey results for 2007 AACD State of Cosmetic Dentistry, which queried 5,5000 practices across the nation. The average revenue from cosmetic dentistry is now close to half-a-million dollars annually, which equals 2.75 billion, a 15% jump over 2006 figures. You can read the full press release or survey here. Highlights follow…
Patient Information
2.69 million patients represented in survey
2006 saw a 13% increase in number of cosmetic patients over 2005; expected 11% increase for 2007
67% female, 33% male
53% age 41-60; 16% under 30; 11% over 60
Average spending was close to $4K per patient
Procedures Revenue per Practice
Whitening $25K
Crown & Bridge $194K
Posterior Bonding $69K
Anterior Bonding $43K
Implants $26K
Inlays & Onlays $33K
Orthodontics $11K
Removable Prosthetics $20K
Veneers $67K
Other $20K
So if you were of the mind that cosmetics is on the way out, think again. Then rush to your laptop to enroll in some cosmetic CEs and update your website with a New Years whitening special!