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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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3 dental companies named best workplaces in healthcare
A dental supply company, a New York practice and a Florida-based DSO were ranked among the best workplaces in healthcare in 2022 by Fortune.
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East vs. West: Which region pays dentists more?
The average salary for dentists is $162,880 in the West and $328,553 in the Northeast.
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States ranked by dental access, Medicaid coverage and more
Dental health can vary greatly among the states based on several factors, including access to care, coverage and supply of dental professionals.
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Payers, schools, DSOs and more: Dentistry's top players in 2022
Several dental companies have been recognized this year for their growth, performance and footprint.
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Top 10 dental, DSO stories in August
Pay statistics, company rankings and dentists' biggest industry worries were among the most-viewed stories by Becker's readers in August.
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