Dental practices continue to lack digital marketing execution despite the billions of dollars that are spent annually, according to a DMscore study released Jan. 23.
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An estimated 2 million American patients are expected to travel to other countries to undergo medical treatment, with many seeking dental services, according to Patients Beyond Borders.
Though dentists have one of the highest paying jobs in the country, dental assistants make around $39,000 on average annually, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and cited by Forbes.
Being a dentist is one of the leading jobs in the U.S., with a median salary of $151,850, according to a U.S. News & Worldreport on the best jobs in the country.
Jobs in the dental field are some of the highest paying, with oral and maxillofacial surgeons averaging $242,370 annually, according to U.S. News & World Report which released its Best Paying Jobs list Jan. 7.
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Three out of the top 10 jobs in the country are related to the dental field, according to U.S. News & World Report, which released its 100 Best Jobs list.
Many areas across the country are designated dental professional shortage areas by HHS. However, other areas are flourishing with dentists.
Keeping a healthy work-life balance can be a struggle for any profession. For those seeking high pay, it can be even more challenging.
Dentist should prepare for 37 new CDT procedure codes that go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, according to a Sept. 25 California Dental Association post.
While researchers continue to explore the relationship between overall health and oral health, many Americans struggle with accessing dental care.