Dentists in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

Product Code IBI01469
Publication Date October 2011
Publisher IBISWorld
Product Type Report
Pages 36
ISBN Number not applicable

Dentists in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having a degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of dental medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of dental surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of dental science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g. centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventative, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Contents

  • ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
    • Industry Definition
    • Main Activities
    • Similar Industries
    • Additional Resources
  • INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
  • INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
    • Executive Summary
    • Key External Drivers
    • Current Performance
    • Industry Outlook
    • Industry Life Cycle
  • PRODUCTS & MARKETS
    • Supply Chain
    • Products & Services
    • Demand Determinants
    • Major Markets
    • International Trade
    • Business Locations
  • COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
    • Market Share Concentration
    • Key Success Factors
    • Cost Structure Benchmarks
    • Basis of Competition
    • Barriers to Entry
    • Industry Globalization
  • MAJOR COMPANIES
  • OPERATING CONDITIONS
    • Structural Risk Index
    • Investment Requirements
    • Technology & Systems
    • Industry Volatility
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Industry Assistance
    • Taxation Issues
  • KEY STATISTICS
    • Industry Data
    • Annual Change
    • Key Ratios
    • Historical Performance
  • JARGON & GLOSSARY