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The average annual salary for specialty dentists has increased from $178,040 in 2019 up to $247,930 in 2025. Over the past five years, compensation for specialty dentists has increased $69,890, or about 39.3%.   Compensation for specialty dentists has increased year-over-year…

The average annual salary for orthodontists has increased by nearly 20% since 2022, but is still less than that of 2021, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS recently released updated compensation data to reflect 2025 information,…

California currently has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.  The HRSA updated its dashboard showcasing data on health professional shortages June 15. The dashboard shows there are 7,944…

The average annual salary for oral and maxillofacial surgeons has increased 11% over the last five years despite seeing a slight drop between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS recently released updated compensation…

The average annual salary for dental assistants has increased 18% over the last five years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS recently released updated compensation data to reflect 2025 information, the latest available.  Here is how…

The average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased 21.6% over the last five years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS recently released updated compensation data to reflect 2025 information, the latest available.  Here is how…

The average annual salary for general dentists slightly dipped between 2024 and 2025 after several years of continuous growth, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS recently released updated compensation data to reflect 2025 information, the latest…

Several DSOs were included in Newsweek‘s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026.” Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights Group to create its fourth-annual ranking, which was based off of an analysis of various metrics, along with survey data…

Several dental companies were recently included on the Wall Street Journal‘s “Best companies for the future” 2026 list. The ranking, published June 7, was created by Bendable Labs for the WSJ Leadership Institute. Bendable Labs evaluated companies on the S&P…

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the highest-paying role in dentistry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS updated its employment and salary data to reflect 2024 information May 15. Here are seven dental roles ranked by their average annual…