1. Texas has 11,708 active general dentists, the second most of any state behind California.
2. The average dentist salary in Texas is $150,060, while the cost of living in the state is $31,702.
3. In Texas, 44.5 percent of dentists are in solo practice.
4. The average general dentist salary in Texas decreased by $34,350 from 2020 to 2021.
5. Texas ranked No. 47 for state dental health.
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