Breakdown: Median Revenue by Dental Office Type

Source: ADA Health Policy Institute, Sikka Insights, Henry Schein practice metrics (2023–2024)

The median annual revenue for a dental office in the U.S. typically falls between:

🎯 $750,000 – $1.1 million per year (solo general practice)

Type of Dental Practice	Median Gross Revenue (Annual)
Solo General Practice	$900,000 (median)
2–3 Dentist Practice	$1.5M – $2.5M
Dental Specialty Practice	$1.2M – $2.0M
Top 25% of GP Practices	$1.5M+

Typical Revenue Composition (General Practice)

Source	% of Revenue
Hygiene / Preventive Care	25% – 35%
Restorative (fillings, crowns)	35% – 45%
Prosthodontics (implants, bridges, dentures)	10% – 15%
Cosmetic / Whitening	5% – 10%
Other (ortho, endo, etc.)	5% – 10%

Median Revenue Benchmarks

Metric	Benchmark Range
Median Annual Production	$900,000
Average Revenue Per Patient	$500 – $700
Patients Seen Monthly	~150–200
Chair Utilization	~70–80%

Factors That Influence Dental Revenue:

• Recall and hygiene retention (biggest driver of predictable revenue)

• Case acceptance rate for treatment plans

• No-show/cancellation rate

• Insurance mix (PPO vs FFS vs DSO)

• Use of tech (Voice AI, SMS recall, digital scheduling)