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There were ** dentists in Germany in 2022. Of these, almost * were actively employed. Numbers have been rising steadily in the last decade. 

How often do Germans go to the dentist?

Regular visits to the dentist are usually a standard item on most people’s medical checklist. In Germany, the number of annual dentist consultations per capita was roughly *** in 2022. This means that most people do not go to an appointment more than once a year. Statutory health insurance spending on dental care in Germany has been increasing, though at a relatively slow rate.

To the teeth

As in most countries around the world, dental care and treatments are typically quite expensive and require additional coverage outside of a health insurance package, if covered by insurance at all. In 2022, private health insurance expenditure on dental procedures amounted to around *** billion euros. Year upon year, the amount of money spent has increased.