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California has more oral surgeons than any other U.S. state, while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

California has the most active general dentists in the U.S., while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub was recently listed as one of the best companies for compensation by consumer rating company Comparably. 

There are 8,767 pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 5,663 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 5,717 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 10,921 orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 7,437 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 159,246 active general dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

New patients can wait an average of 24 days for a dental appointment and between 20 to 34 days for other medical appointments, according to a Sept. 14 Medscape report and data from the American Dental Association.