July 29, 2015 — Spending for dental care will grow 60% during the next decade, according to a new report in Health Affairs. Spending for dental services was $97.3 billion in 2007 and is projected to grow from $114.5 billion in 2014 to $183.4 billion in 2024. This mirrors a projected growth in overall healthcare spending from $2.3 trillion in 2007 to $5.4 trillion in 2024.
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