10 states with most, least dentists per capita

The District of Columbia has the most dentists per capita, while Louisiana has the least, according to WalletHub.

WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 26 metrics related to dental habits and oral health. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for dental health. For more on methodology, click here.

5 states with the most dentists per capita:

1. District of Columbia

2. Vermont

3. Wyoming

4. Hawaii

5. Utah

5 states with the least dentists per capita:

1. Louisiana

2. Tennessee

3. Kansas

4. Kentucky

5. Mississippi 

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