Generational Differences in Dentistry and Dental Practice

Authors

• ELLEN LEE DDS, New York UniversityFollow
• Brian Chin M.B.A., New York UniversityFollow
• Hazel Hong
• Daranthea Atmadja, New York University College of DentistryFollow
• Jong Soo LimFollow
• Jamie Chen, New York University College of DentistryFollow
• Chloe LinFollow
• Chloe Naeun KimFollow

Keywords

Silent Generation, Baby Boomer Generation, Generation X and Y, Millennials and Generation Z. Generation Alpha, Worforce

Abstract

Society is composed of workers from different generations. These include the Silent Generation, or Traditionalists, Baby Boomer Generation, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. Generation Alpha will join the workforce in the next decade. The way each generation has approached dentistry depends on available materials and technology, as well as contemporary societal values. In addition, major historical events and the state of the economy may have been and are contributing factors in how each generation practiced or practices dentistry.

Recommended Citation

LEE, ELLEN DDS; Chin, Brian M.B.A.; Hazel Hong; Atmadja, Daranthea; Lim, Jong Soo; Chen, Jamie; Lin, Chloe; and Kim, Chloe Naeun (2026) "Generational Differences in Dentistry and Dental Practice," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 92: No. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol92/iss4/6