State of dentistry in Mississippi: 12 things to know - Becker’s Dental Review

What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $161,700
- Dental assistants: $36,170
- Dental hygienists: $57,670
- Oral surgeons: $242,225
- Orthodontists: $228,289
There are 1,028 active general dentists in Mississippi.
Mississippi has 175 dental professional shortage areas.
The state received a score of 7 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
Mississippi was ranked last by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
In 2021, 49.2 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
Mississippi placed No. 16 on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
There is only one dental school in the state — University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in Jackson.

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