General dentists had an average annual income of $207,980 in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. When compared to other healthcare professions, general dentists have a lower average income than surgeons, physicians and specialty…
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There were 27,920 total dental students enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. Here is the total enrollment for 70 dental schools in the U.S. during the 2024-25 academic year: Dental school…
The average net income for general practice dentists in 2024 was $207,980, a decrease of more than $17,000 from 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association. Median net income for general practice dentists has decreased each year since…
Align Technology and Dentsply Sirona were recently included on Forbes’ “America’s Dream Employers” list for 2026. The list was published Nov. 18 and includes 500 companies across a range of industries. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create…
Four dental schools have seen decreases in the average tuition for resident students in the last year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. Here is where four-year tuition rates decreased for dental school residents between the 2023-24…
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Fifty eight dental schools have increased their tuition for resident students in the last year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. Here is where four-year tuition rates increased for dental school residents between the 2023-24 and 2024-25…
The High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine is the least expensive dental school for residents in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the…
The University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is the most expensive dental school for residents in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in…
Attending dental school can cost up to more than $430,000, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the U.S. to reflect information from the 2024-25 academic year. Here…
Washington, D.C., currently has the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas Nov. 4. Here are the…