There are 24,500 active dental hygienists in California, the most of any state by more than 9,000 hygienists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., there are a total of 222,740 dental hygienists. In…
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Washington and California are among the highest-paying states for dental hygienists in 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are 10 states with…
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can earn between $233,000 and $473,000 in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated its salary and employment statistics for dental jobs to reflect…
Connecticut has the highest hourly mean wage for general dentists in the U.S., while Colorado has the highest hourly mean wage for the profession when adjusted for cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor…
There are more than 16,000 active general dentists in California, nearly double that of the next highest state, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., there are a total of 124,390 general dentists, with…
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Missouri and Oregon are among the highest-paying states for dentists in 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are 10 states with the…
Minnesota is currently the highest paying state for dental assistants, with an average annual salary of $64,740, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated its salary and employment statistics for…
More than 90% of adults in the U.S. agree that oral health is an important aspect of overall health, according to a new report from Delta Dental Plans Association. The organization published its sixth annual State of America’s Oral Health…
Scottsdale, Ariz., was recently ranked as the best city for dental professionals in 2025, according to a new report from Clarify Capital. The small business lender compared 98 metro areas across six metrics for dentists to thrive, including salary, employment…
Washington has the highest hourly mean wage for dental hygienists in the U.S., and remains on top when adjusted for cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Below are the mean annual and…