Minnesota is the highest paying state for dental assistants, while Santa Rosa, Calif., is the highest paying city, according to data compiled by Becker's from several sources.
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The average annual salary for dentists has gradually increased over the years, with a 4 percent increase from 2016 to 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The growing number of female dentists could diversify the workforce and improve care for underserved patients, according to a recent study by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany of the State University of New York.
The American Dental Association released a 2020-21 list of 321 dental hygiene programs with nontraditional designs.
Washington, D.C., is the highest-paying territory for dentists, according to a 2022 salary survey by DentalPost released Jan. 11.
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U.S. News & World Report released its best healthcare jobs of 2022 list Jan. 11, and four dental jobs made the cut.
Four dental jobs are among the best in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.
Of the 25 best-paying jobs on U.S. News & World Report's list released Jan. 11, four are dental industry jobs.
Seven dental supply companies were named best in the industry for 2021 by VeryWell Health.
Becker's has reported on several reports and surveys providing data on key aspects of the dental industry, including salary, insurance, workforce and patient care.