1 in 7 US dentists affiliated with a DSO: State-by-state breakdown

Around one in seven dentists across the U.S., or 14%, are affiliated with a dental service organization, as reported by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.

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The July 2024 report also revealed that a state’s DSO affiliation percentage varies widely, ranging between higher than 20% and below 5%. 

The data reflects 2023 information and includes analysis of more than 193,000 practicing dentists.

Here is the percentage of dentists affiliated with a DSO in every state and Washington, D.C.:

Alabama: 14%

Alaska: 4%

Arizona: 22%

Arkansas: 20%

California: 10%

Colorado: 23%

Connecticut: 14%

Delaware: 8%

District of Columbia: 11%

Florida: 21%

Georgia: 23%

Hawaii: 3%

Idaho: 7%

Illinois: 13%

Indiana: 14%

Iowa: 9%

Kansas: 12%

Kentucky: 15%

Louisiana: 9%

Maine: 4%

Maryland: 12%

Massachusetts: 13%

Michigan: 13%

Minnesota: 12%

Mississippi: 14%

Missouri: 14%

Montana: 7%

Nebraska: 10%

Nevada: 23%

New Hampshire: 12%

New Jersey: 11%

New Mexico: 20%

New York: 8%

North Carolina: 14%

North Dakota: 3%

Ohio: 11%

Oklahoma: 18%

Oregon: 10%

Pennsylvania: 13%

Rhode Island: 7%

South Carolina: 18%

South Dakota: 5%

Tennessee: 16%

Texas: 22%

Utah: 12%

Vermont: 6%

Virginia: 15%

Washington: 11%

West Virginia: 6%

Wisconsin: 21%

Wyoming: 7%

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