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5 states with most, fewest dentists in 2022
California has the most active general dentists in the U.S., while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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SmileDirectClub named a best company for compensation
Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub was recently listed as one of the best companies for compensation by consumer rating company Comparably.
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Number of pediatric dentists by state
There are 8,767 pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Number of periodontists by state
There are 5,663 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Number of endodontists by state
There are 5,717 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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10K+ orthodontists, dentofacial orthopedists in the US: State-by-state breakdown
There are 10,921 orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Number of oral surgeons in each state
There are 7,437 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Number of active general dentists per state in 2022
There are 159,246 active general dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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How dental appointment wait times compare to 5 medical specialties
New patients can wait an average of 24 days for a dental appointment and between 20 to 34 days for other medical appointments, according to a Sept. 14 Medscape report and data from the American Dental Association.
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Number of active dentists in the US by specialty in 2022
There are 201,927 total active dentists in the U.S., according to 2022 data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Best-, worst-paying states for dental assistants in 2022
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, while Louisiana is the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Best, worst-paying states for dental hygienists in 2022
Alaska is the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, while Alabama is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5 best, worst-paying states for dentists in 2022
Delaware is the highest-paying state in the U.S. for dentists, while Idaho is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental school enrollment increased by 22% since 2010
First-year dental school enrollment has increased 22 percent since the 2010-11 school year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Return on investment for oral health interventions: 4 CDC stats
The U.S. healthcare system could save up to $100 million each year if dental practices screened for certain chronic conditions, according to CDC data.
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The state of dentistry in the best, worst states for dental health: 7 things to know
Here are seven things to know about the dental industries in Connecticut and Arkansas:
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Average tuition for 66 US dental schools
The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has the most expensive dental school in the U.S., with tuition at $119,360 per year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Top 10 dental, DSOs stories this summer
Some of the top stories by Becker's Dental + DSO Review this summer covered dental compensation, supply chain shortages and dental schools.
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The state of dentistry in New York: 10 things to know
Here are 10 things to know about the dental industry in New York:
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Dental salaries down 7.5%: 7 employment stats for dentists to know in 2022
Dentists made an average of $167,160 in 2021, down 7.5 percent from $180,830 in 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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