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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Glassdoor released its report on the top paying jobs in the U.S., which includes various healthcare positions.
Dental assistants have crucial roles within a practice, including with sterilization duties, productivity and patient education.