New patient acquisition is the top driver of dental practice growth, according to a recent analysis of more than 8,500 dental practices.
Consistent new patient acquisition is the strongest predictor of long-term dental practice growth, outperforming case acceptance, treatment completion and chair utilization, according to a July 31 news release in which The Scheduling Institute highlighted findings from a Planet DDS analysis.
Planet DDS analyzed data from more than 8,500 dental practices and 497 DSOs using its Denticon and Cloud 9 practice management platforms throughout 2025.
Source: New patient acquisition is the top growth driver for dental practices: Report / Becker’s Dental