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$4,500
$4,500 -- patient lifetime value for North American dental patients (2025)
The lifetime value of an average long-term dental patient (7 to 10 years) is at least $4,500.
- Applies specifically to long-term patients retained for 7 to 10 years
- Calculated based on ADA average annual spend of $653
- Source states the value is 'at least $4,500'
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$4,500
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2025
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
Patient News
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Tier B
https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/patient-relationships/article/14184456/dentists-stan… ↗
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Based on ADA average annual spend of $653 over 7-10 years
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