Of the 25 best-paying jobs on U.S. News & World Report's list released Jan. 11, four are dental industry jobs.
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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.
As of 2019, 83 percent of dental school graduates had student loan debt, according to the Education Data Initiative.
California had the highest number of employed dental hygienists in 2020, while Idaho had the highest concentration of hygienists per 1,000 jobs.
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On average, Alaska is the highest-paying state for dental hygienists.
On average, Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants.
California had the highest number of employed dental assistants in 2020, while Utah had the highest concentration of dental assistants per 1,000 jobs.
Dental hygienists are a key part of the industry's workforce, examining patients for signs of oral diseases and providing preventive care.
Massachusetts has the highest number of active dentists per 100,000 population among the U.S. states, according to data from the National Center for Biotechnology Information.