Pediatric dentistry is one of the fastest growing specialties in the dental industry.
Here are six statistics and facts to know about the field:
1. The average salary for pediatric dentists in 2026 is $277,314, according to ZipRecruiter.
2. There has been a 6.4% increase in total enrollment for pediatric dentistry programs in the U.S. between 2021 and 2025, according to the American Dental Association.
3. Pediatric dentistry has seen more workforce growth than every other specialty in the field, with 9,521 dentists joining the specialty between 2001 and 2025, a 126% increase.
Source: 6 fast facts on dentistry’s booming specialty / Becker’s Dental