Journal of Prosthodontics News
August 18, 2026
Private practice of prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2024 survey of prosthodontists and trends since 2008
Now online in the Journal of Prosthodontics the report of private practice patterns of prosthodontics in the U.S. based on the results from the 2024 ACP survey.
Since 2002, the ACP has conducted a series of workforce surveys to evaluate trends in prosthodontic practice, with six surveys completed between 2002 and 2017. For this report, practice characteristics were examined and compared with findings from prior ACP surveys conducted in 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2017 to identify longitudinal patterns and changes in demographics, practice organization, clinical activity, and economic performance.
The survey was launched in December 2024, and sent directly to 2793 ACP members via email (excluding residents and dental students). A total of 284 completed surveys were received, yielding an overall response rate of 10%. Among these, 162 respondents indicated they were in private practice on either a full-time or part-time basis and were the focus of most subsequent analyses for this report.
Data collected and analyzed included demographics (age, sex), practice organization, compensation structure, clinical activity and time allocation, financial performance, and referral sources.
Despite a low response rate, the results indicate that after more than a decade of declining or stagnant economic performance documented in the 2008–2017 ACP surveys, the 2024 survey demonstrates a substantial rebound in financial indicators. Mean gross receipts and more importantly net income reported in 2023 exceed all prior survey benchmarks, reversing the downward trajectory observed between 2007 and 2013 and persisting through 2017. In addition, female representation in prosthodontics increased to roughly 25% by 2024.
Across all survey cycles from 2008 through 2024, fixed prosthodontics and implant‑related procedures consistently accounted for the largest proportions of clinical time and practice revenue.
Chandy T, Benting D, Torres-Melendez E, Masri R. Private practice of prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2024 survey of prosthodontists and trends since 2008. J Prosthodont. 2026; 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.70206
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