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New York University is the best college in the U.S. for dental hygienist degrees, according to universities.com.

The University of Rochester (N.Y.) is the best college in the U.S. for periodontics, according to universities.com.

University of Rochester (N.Y.) is the best college in the U.S. for pediatric dentistry and pedodontics, according to universities.com.

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is the best college in the U.S. for oral and maxillofacial surgery, according to universities.com.

Hawaii is the top paying state for orthodontists, where they earn an average annual salary of $330,386, according to ZipRecruiter.

From the highest earning states to the percent of workforce reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are eight statistics about dental hygienists to know:

Massachusetts is the state where oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn the most, with the average annual salary being $365,376, according to ZipRecruiter.

Connecticut was ranked No. 1 for place with the best dental health, according to a study from dental provider Express Dentists.

The top paying state for general dentists shifted from Rhode Island in 2020 to Delaware in 2021.

State government and community relief services are among the top earning industries for dental assistants and hygienists, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.