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Dentists' median loan balance tops $236K — How long before it's paid off?
While many students decide to pursue higher education, the price for schooling continues to skyrocket. - 8/23/18 -
Top 5 states with lowest, highest percentage of adults with no dental visits
Dental care coverage remains uncertain, leaving many adults to skip routine and necessary appointments. - 8/13/18 -
Top 5 states with most, fewest dentists per capita
As the connection between overall health and oral health becomes more apparent, dentists remain vital participants in healthcare. - 8/10/18 -
Average 1st year of dental school costs $50K+ & 5 more stats
Currently, there are 66 accredited dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association. - 7/25/18 -
CDC finds 44% of children have cavities: 5 stats
A recent CDC study found while the percentage of children with cavities dropped nationwide in 2016, the number of minority children with cavities remained high. - 7/10/18 -
Associate dentists earn $117K annually — 5 key stats on their salaries
On average, an associate dentist earns $117,446 annually, according to PayScale. - 6/28/18 -
53% of adults say their smile impacts their overall success: 3 insights
A recent Delta Dental survey questioned what aspects of an adult's life affect their confidence. Participants were surveyed about their oral health, relationships, earning optional and skin care. - 6/12/18 -
43% of rural Americans don't have access to dental care & 7 more statistics
Although Medicaid continues to expand throughout the U.S., there are still major gaps in access to dental care. West Virginia is one of the leading states lacking access to dental care, according to The Washington Post. - 6/11/18 -
10 statistics on oral surgery revenue per case
Here are 10 statistics on oral surgery revenue per case at ASCs, based on VMG Health's 2018 Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study. - 6/6/18 -
Top 6 reasons adults visit the dentist unexpectedly
A recent Delta Dental survey found 57 percent of Americans have made an unexpected visit to their dentist. - 5/24/18 -
What's the No. 1 most common chronic disease among children?
Access to dental care for all patients can be a challenge, especially for children of color, according to the Precinct Reporter Group. - 5/22/18 -
Americans value oral health over friendships: 5 quick facts
Americans regard oral health as most important to their lives, according to a Delta Dental survey. - 4/18/18 -
No. 1 healthcare provider Americans want to see more often? Dentist tops the list
A Delta Dental survey showed 42 percent of Americans would like to see their dentist more often. - 3/20/18 -
Arizona dentist accepts 10 cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple included
Tempe, Ariz.-based dentist George Carr, DDS, began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 2017. Today he accepts 10 different types, Fox 10 Phoenix reports. - 3/19/18 -
Tooth fairy faces economic burden – price per tooth drops to $4.13
A study by Delta Dental Plans Association, found the tooth fairy was frugal in 2017, cashing out an average of $4.13 per tooth. - 3/1/18 -
10 reasons people avoid the dentist
A recent Hello Products study found 30 percent of millennials brush their teeth just once a day, according to Fox 32. - 2/26/18 -
Dental conditions total $1B in emergency department spending – How dental inequality is expanding
With politicians threatening to cut Medicaid, low income communities are left facing oral health, employment and overall health challenges, according to The New York Times. - 2/19/18 -
Top 10 insurance pains dental providers face
Vyne recently surveyed dental providers on insurance claims and supporting documentation. - 2/5/18 -
10 states with best, worst dental health – Minnesota ranks No. 1
WalletHub released its 2018 report on states with the best and worst dental health. - 2/2/18 -
Majority of dentists between ages 55 & 64: 5 statistics
As of 2016, a majority of dentists, 24.4 percent, were between the ages of 55 and 64 years, according to the American Dental Association. - 1/18/18
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