According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of patients who put off dental care due to financial concerns has been declining since the recession ended.

Much like the U.S. economy, when it comes to the subjects of dental spending and number of dental visits, it’s easy to find conflicting reports.

Dentists are responding by adding implants to their list of services.

Thanks to a combination of factors — including patient demand, technology, and the fact that multidisciplinary care not only adds fresh revenue streams, but also attracts new patients — general dentists are providing more specialty care…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has predicted that by 2025 the demand for oral health care will far exceed the supply of dentists.