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10 stats dentists should know when choosing where to practice
Connecticut is the best state in the U.S. for dental health and also ranks in the top 5 highest earning states for dentists.
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Top 10 countries, states for dental health in 2022
Connecticut ranks as the top state for dental health in the U.S., while Denmark was listed as the top country for dental health in the world.
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53 US dental schools ranked among best in the world in 2022
Fifty-three dental schools in the U.S. are ranked among the best in the world, according to an annual ranking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, a higher education research organization.
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100 stats on dental compensation
Here are 100 stats that show how compensation for dental professionals stack up:
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Best dental insurers of 2022: Money magazine
Guardian Direct, Delta Dental and Humana are among the best insurers in the U.S. in 2022, according to a July 21 ranking by Money magazine.
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Biggest dental procrastinators by city
Las Vegas is the top city for dental visit procrastination in the U.S., according to a recent report from orthodontics company Byte.
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Average dentist salary in the 10 largest US cities
Dentists typically make between $180,000 and $196,000 per year in the 10 largest cities in the U.S.
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How salaries for 5 dental jobs compare to 29 medical specialties in 2022
The average annual salary of a dentist ranks below that of other medical specialties, while salaries for oral surgeons and orthodontists rank above 10 other medical specialties, according to data from the ZipRecruiter and Medscape.
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2022 Trend Check: Eyes on Financial Stability
The past few years have impacted dental practices in many ways and today the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to present new challenges such as unpredictable patient appointments, last-minute cancellations and hiring increasingly elusive quality team members. For patients, the cost of care continues to be a top reason why they delay seeking treatment, and 87% of patients report having difficulty paying for a $500 unexpected medical bill not covered by insurance. These numbers are important because in 2020 patients paid a total of $53.2 million in out-of-pocket costs for dental care.
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Graduates from advanced dental education programs in 2021 by program
Oral medicine had just nine program graduates in 2021 while general practice residency had 1,176, according to the American Dental Association's "Dental Education Program Enrollment and Graduates Report: 2021-22."
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Dental assistant salary vs. average household income in each state
Dental assistants typically bring in less money each year than the average household income in each state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dental hygienist salary vs. average household income in each state
The average annual salary for dental hygienists exceeded the average household income in most states, except for three.
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The best U.S dental schools across 4 specialties in 2022
The University of Rochester is the best college in the U.S. for periodontics and pediatric dentistry, according to universities.com.
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SmileDirectClub, Align Technology ranked among fastest-growing companies
Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub and dental technology company Align Technology were recently ranked on Financial Times' list of the fastest-growing companies in 2022.
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SmileDirectClub makes Forbes' "Best Employers For Diversity" list
SmileDirectClub was recently included on Forbes' "Best Employers for Diversity" 2022 list.
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Dental hygienist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in each state
Dental hygienists in Alaska — the highest paid in the U.S. — make on average about $45.19 more than the state's minimum wage, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.
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Dental assistant hourly wage vs. minimum wage in each state
Dental assistants make roughly between $9 to $17 more than the minimum wage in each state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.
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Colgate recognized as 2nd most chosen global consumer brand
Colgate was recently ranked as the second most chosen global consumer brand on Kantar's "Brand Footprint 2022" list.
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Dentist hourly wages vs. minimum wage in each state
The average hourly wage for dentists largely exceeds the minimum wage in each state, with some making up 15 times more, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.
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Dental hygienist salary vs. cost of living in each state
Dental hygienists make more than double the average base cost of living in most states, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator.
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