There are 670 orthodontists in California, the most of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2.
In total, there are 5,150 orthodontists in the U.S.
Here are the five states with the most and fewest orthodontists:
Note: Employment data was not available for every state.
Top five:
- California: 670
- Ohio: 380
- New York: 310
- South Carolina: 280
- Virginia: 260
Bottom five:
- Iowa: 30
- Kansas: 60
- Connecticut: 80
- Utah: 100
- North Carolina: 110
