Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in New Mexico:
- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $189,430
- Dental assistants: $37,790
- Dental hygienists: $84,480
- Oral surgeons: $252,121
- Orthodontists: $236,485
- New Mexico had the largest increase in salary for dentists between 2020 and 2021 with a bump of 13.5 percent.
- There are 843 active general dentists in New Mexico.
- New Mexico has 112 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 25 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- New Mexico was ranked No. 33 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 50 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- New Mexico placed No. 27 on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.