The average annual salary for orthodontists is more than $50,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics have the largest representation out of 12 dental specialty fields, with 10,904 orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedists in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
There were 202,304 total dentists in the U.S. in 2023, a slight dip from 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Dental hygienists and dental assistants were both included on the best 28 healthcare support jobs list by U.S. News & World Report.
The average annual salary for oral surgeons is more than $100,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dentists were recently ranked second on Forbes' top 20 highest-paying medical jobs list.
Six dental companies were recently included on Newsweek's list of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
Annual salaries for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants vary by state, with dentists bringing an average of $172,290, dental hygienists making $84,860 and dental assistants earning $44,710 annually.
Dentists and dental hygienists are on Forbes' top 20 highest-paying medical jobs list.
Dental hygienist and dental assistant were recently ranked among 28 best healthcare support jobs in the U.S. for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.