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General dentists have an average annual salary of $168,760 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025.

There are nearly 82 million people enrolled in Medicaid in the U.S., or 21% of the total U.S. population, according to data compiled by KFF.

General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025.

Delta Dental was recently recognized as the best insurer for dental implants in 2025 by Investopedia.

Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025, has 229 dental health professional shortage areas.

Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025, has 133 dental health professional shortage areas.

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Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health for the second year in a row, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

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