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Here are seven things to know about the dental industries in Connecticut and Arkansas:

The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has the most expensive dental school in the U.S., with tuition at $119,360 per year, according to data from the American Dental Association.

Some of the top stories by Becker's Dental + DSO Review this summer covered dental compensation, supply chain shortages and dental schools. 

Here are 10 things to know about the dental industry in New York:

Dentists made an average of $167,160 in 2021, down 7.5 percent from $180,830 in 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

A dental supply company, a New York practice and a Florida-based DSO were ranked among the best workplaces in healthcare in 2022 by Fortune. 

The average salary for dentists is $162,880 in the West and $328,553 in the Northeast.

Dental health can vary greatly among the states based on several factors, including access to care, coverage and supply of dental professionals.

Several dental companies have been recognized this year for their growth, performance and footprint. 

Pay statistics, company rankings and dentists' biggest industry worries were among the most-viewed stories by Becker's readers in August.