According to a 2023 survey, the average wait time for an initial appointment at the general dentist for a new patient was 16.8 days. New patients always had to wait longer for a dentist appointment.
Average patient wait for select U.S. dental appointments in 2023, by type of dentist
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Wait for an initial appointment, patient of record
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American Dental Association. (May 29, 2024). Average patient wait for select U.S. dental appointments in 2023, by type of dentist [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/964787/patient-wait-times-for-dental-appointments-by-speciality/
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