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National Overview
The US dental market is shifting. While commercially insured membership remains relatively static, treatment fees and patient utilization patterns are evolving in unexpected ways. The Fluent Dental MarketWatch® Q3 2025 report provides the data-driven clarity you need to navigate these changes.
In this Basic Level National Overview, Fluent analyzes billions of transactions to forecast the health of the industry through 2025 and into the first half of 2026.
Download the full report to uncover:
- The Divergence of Fees vs. Volume: Understand why undiscounted treatment fees are rising (up 10.8% year-over-year in 2023) while patient volume remains flat.
- 2026 Forecasting: See the projection for H1 2026, including a forecasted decrease in treated patients and a contraction in restorative and endodontic volume.
- Procedure-Level Deep Dives: Get granular data on which categories are driving costs, including the sharp 13.8% fee increase in Periodontics versus the stability of Orthodontics.
- Seasonality & Utilization: Access detailed charts on treatments per patient and the impact of seasonality on total submitted dollars.
Equip your organization with the actuarial-grade data required to make informed decisions for the year ahead.
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Report highlights
- The Divergence of Fees vs. Volume: Understand why undiscounted treatment fees are rising 10.8% year-over-year while patient volume remains flat
- 2026 Forecasting: Access projections showing decreasing treated patients and contractions in restorative and endodontic procedures
- Procedure-Level Insights: Gain visibility into category-specific trends, including the 13.8% fee increase in Periodontics
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Dental MarketWatch Report
Who should download the Dental MarketWatch Q3 2025 Report?
This report is designed for dental insurance payers, DSOs, and industry analysts. It provides comprehensive market intelligence based on billions of dental transactions analyzed by Fluent's expert team.
What specific data is included in the Q3 2025 report?
The report contains critical market data including fee inflation trends (10.8% year-over-year increase), patient volume forecasts through H1 2026, procedure-level analysis across specialties, and seasonal utilization patterns.
Is the report available immediately after form submission?
Yes. After submitting the form, you'll receive immediate access to download the full Basic Level National Overview report. The data is presented in clear, actionable formats with detailed charts and analysis.
How can payers use this data to improve their business?
This report provides actuarial-grade data that helps payers understand market dynamics, forecast costs, evaluate network performance, and make informed strategic decisions. The procedure-level insights are particularly valuable for rate setting and benefit design.
What methodology does Fluent use to generate these insights?
Fluent analyzes billions of dental claims transactions through our comprehensive DentaBase® to create this report. Our 25+ years of dental analytics expertise ensures you receive the most accurate and actionable market intelligence available.
