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US oral, maxillofacial surgeons supply grows more than 16% in 20 years
In 2022, there were 7,412 practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S., according to April data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute — an increase of 16.6 percent since 2001.
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Number of dental assistants by state
California has the highest number of dental assistants, according to employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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US dental workforce grows more than 20% in 20 years
In 2022, there were 202,536 practicing dentists in the U.S., according to April data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute — an increase of 24 percent since 2001.
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5 best, worst-paying states for dentists in 2023
Delaware is the highest-paying state for dentists, while Alaska is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dental hygienists make in each state
The average annual wage for dental hygienists in the U.S. is $84,860, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dentist salary in 2022 vs. 2021, by state
Twenty-three states saw an increase in dentist salaries between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dental assistants make in each state in 2023
Dental assistants in Minnesota have the highest average salary, according to employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dentists make in each state in 2023
Delaware is the highest-paying state for dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental hygienist salary vs. inflation over the last 5 years
The average annual salary for dental hygienists has risen in the last five years along with inflation, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Inflation Calculator.
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Dental assistant pay vs. inflation over the last 5 years
The average annual salary for dental assistants has risen in the last five years with inflation, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Inflation Calculator.
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Dentists ranked top 5 on list of best 401k plans
Dentists were ranked No. 5 out of 27 on a list of best 401k plans by job sectors by Judy Diamond Associates.
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Inflation vs. dentist pay over the last 5 years
Dentist pay rose between 2017 and 2020 and dropped in 2021 with a rise in inflation, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Inflation Calculator.
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Worst states for dental health vs. worst states for kids' oral health
Mississippi is the worst state for dental health while Nevada is the worst state for children's oral health, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
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Best states for dental health vs. best states for kids' oral health
Wisconsin is the best state for dental health, according to personal finance website WalletHub, while West Virginia is the best state for children's oral health, according to the site.
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Top 10 worst states for kids' oral health
Nevada was recently ranked as the worst state for children's oral health by WalletHub.
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Top 10 best states for kids' oral health
West Virginia was recently ranked as the best state for children's oral health by WalletHub.
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Dental hygienist, dental assistant ranked on best healthcare support jobs list
Dental hygienist and dental assistant were ranked in the top 25 of the top healthcare support jobs list by U.S. News & World Report.
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How much does it cost to attend the best dental schools?
Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan is ranked the top school for dentistry in the world by QS World University Rankings, and it costs residents $44,942 and nonresidents $60,817 annually to be part of the dental program.
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Top-paying dental jobs vs. top-paying physician specialties
Here are the top four highest-paying dental jobs compared to the top four highest-paying physician specialities and their salaries:
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Dentist ranked 10th best job of 2023
Dentist ranked 10th on U.S. News & World Report's "100 Best Jobs" list for 2023.
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