Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow much faster than the average rate for all other occupations, according to data from the Bureau of Labor statistics.
Here are seven notes on the hygienist workforce:
1. Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow by 8% between now and 2035, according to the latest BLS data.
2. The BLS predicted there will be an average of about 15,000 openings for hygienists each year over the next decade, driven by the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
Source: Dental hygienist employment projected to grow 8% by 2035: 7 notes / Becker’s Dental