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The number of employees working in dental offices in Mexico fluctuated between ** and ** people between 2010 and 2024. As of 2024, an estimated ** people were employed in the sector. 

Geographical distribution of dental personnel

The majority of the dental care workforce in Mexico is concentrated in the State of Mexico, with over * people employed in dental offices in 2024. This is a stark contrast to the state of Baja California, where the number of dental professionals reached a total of *** employees. While the State of Mexico is the most populated region in the country, Baja California still surpasses the four million inhabitants. In contrast, Baja California Sur, the least populated state in the country has around ** ±è±ð´Ç±è±ô±ð.Ìý

Cost of dental health services

Services offered in dental offices can be relatively expensive for the Mexican population, especially for the most vulnerable segments. As an example, professional dental cleaning in Mexico City had an average cost of *** to pesos in 2024, varying according to the type of service. That year, the most desired treatments for improving a person’s smile, namely teeth whitening and teeth straightening, had an average cost of and * pesos, respectively.