Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $23.1bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Workforce constraints are limiting dental practice capacity and patient access in Canada
- Staffing imbalances across dental teams are limiting practice throughput, as uneven distribution of dentists and shortages of support staff directly impact how many patients clinics can handle. When fewer qualified staff are available, offices may reduce chair utilization or limit operating hours, cutting revenue and contributing to longer wait times in communities.
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Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Canada's aging and growing population will steadily lift dentist demand
- Canada’s senior population will rise sharply, with the proportion aged 65 and older projected to reach 22.6% by 2075 from 19.5% in 2025 and the 85+ cohort expected to triple or quadruple, according to Statistics Canada. The industry can anticipate sustained demand for advanced, specialized oral care as more Canadians age.
Biggest companies in the Dentists in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue ($m)
2026 | Profit ($m)
2026 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Dentists in Canada industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Visits and consultations, Oral surgery and Nonsurgical intervention services. Visits and consultations is the largest segment of the Dentists in Canada.
Trends and Insights
General visits and consultations are the smallest revenue source
- Visits and consultations include routine dental exams and regular cleanings, among other typical dental work, which may lower the incidence of issues requiring costly treatments. Though many privately cover dental services, growing oral health awareness has led more consumers to invest in at least annual cleanings and visits. Total health expenditures are expected to climb, resulting in more financial resources for regular and initial consultations; however, per capita disposable income is expected to drop, limiting income for visits and consults.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The dentists industry in Canada refers to the healthcare sector that involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral diseases and disorders. Dentists specialize in dentistry and provide patients with a wide range of dental services.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Dentists industry in Canada include Dental visits and consultations, Oral surgery, Nonsurgical intervention services and Other dental services.Companies
Companies covered in the Dentists industry in Canada include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Dentists industry in Canada include dental hygienist, dental practice management company (dpmc), oral and maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist.Industry Code
NAICS 621210 - Dentists in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Workforce shortages are constraining Canadian dental practices. The shortage of dental assistants and low unemployment among hygienists have created a significant staffing bo...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Nonsurgical intervention services address urgent dental issues. Regardless of financial constraints, patients typically seek immediate care, ensuring a consistent revenue str...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario's population density fuels a significant demand for dental care. As a result, the province hosts the most dental practices in Canada, benefiting from easy access to p...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Patients value reputable practices. Anxiety about dental procedures heightens the appeal of clinics known for friendly staff and successful outcomes, making them highly compe...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Dentists in Canada industry.
Analyst insights
Dental practices operate in a fragmented landscape. While consolidation occurs, most practices are independently owned, with no single provider controlling more than 5.0% of ...
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Due to strict regulations, dental practices play an important role in ensuring public health. These regulations govern patient confidentiality, clinical standards and profess...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising wages are putting pressure on dental practice profit. With specialist salaries climbing and staffing costs increasing, smaller practices feel the squeeze more than lar...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Assets (2019-2024)
- Liabilities (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Dentists industry in Canada in 2026?
The market size of the Dentists industry in Canada is $23.1bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Dentists industry in Canada in 2026?
There are 32,484 businesses in the Dentists industry in Canada, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Dentists industry in Canada?
The Dentists industry in Canada is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Dentists industry in Canada?
The Dentists industry in Canada is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Dentists industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Dentists industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Dentists industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Dentists industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Dentists industry in Canada include?
Dental visits and consultations and Oral surgery are part of the Dentists industry in Canada.
How competitive is the Dentists industry in Canada?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Dentists industry in Canada.
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