Offices of Dentists
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 621210 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of Dental Science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Offices of Dentists comprises establishments where dentists holding a D.M.D., D.D.S., or D.D.Sc. degree independently practice general or specialized dentistry, whether in private offices or within facilities such as hospitals. The boundary with Offices of Other Health Practitioners lies in the practitioner's credentials; only dentists with the specified dental degrees are classified here, while other independent health practitioners are classified in that broader category. Establishments providing a range of outpatient services beyond individual practitioner care are classified in Outpatient Care Centers rather than here.
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