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There are 8,370 orthodontists practicing in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health policy nonprofit.

There are 4,429 endodontists practicing in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health policy nonprofit.

Nationwide, 5,807 oral surgeons are actively practicing, according to data from Kaiser Family Foundation.

Nationwide, a total of 192,723 dentists are actively practicing, according to data from Kaiser Family Foundation.

Nationwide, 192,723 dentists are actively practicing, according to data from Kaiser Family Foundation.

Below are the 10 best universities for dental support services and allied professions, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 13.

Three universities with dentistry majors are considered some of the best undergraduate universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 13.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides state data on compensation for dental industry jobs, including dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and orthodontists.

The American Dental Education Association provides data on the demographics of applicants and first-time, first-year dental students.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides compensation information for several healthcare occupations in each state.