# How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Dental Industry

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Podcast: [The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo: Aging Populations, Birth Rates, and Economic Impact](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-demographics-podcast-with-fexingo-aging-populations-birth-rates-and-economic-impact-7871733)
Published: 2026-07-09T18:21:32+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-demographics-podcast/episode-0104.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 104 of The Demographics Podcast examines how declining birth rates are transforming dentistry — from pediatric orthodontics to adult cosmetic procedures. Lucas and Luna discuss the 20% drop in new patient starts for children's braces since 2020, the rise of clear aligners for older patients, and how DSOs like Heartland Dental are shifting their practice mix. They also look at the growing demand for periodontal care and implants among aging populations, and what it means for dental school enrollment and practice valuations. Specific data points include the 15% increase in adult clear aligner treatments year-over-year through 2025, and the consolidation trend where the largest DSOs now control over 12% of the U.S. dental market. A fresh angle on the demographic wave hitting healthcare niches. #DentalIndustry #FallingBirthRates #Orthodontics #ClearAligners #HeartlandDental #DSO #PediatricDentistry #Periodontics #DentalImplants #DentalSchool #Demographics #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast #HealthcareTrends #AgingPopulation #PracticeValuation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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