Here are 14 things to know about dentistry in Virginia:
- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $162,750
- Dental assistants: $43,570
- Dental hygienists: $83,150
- Oral surgeons: $314,124
- Orthodontists: $286,828
- There are 4,226 active general dentists in Virginia.
- Virginia has 132 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 9 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Virginia was ranked No. 22 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 40.3 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- Virginia placed No. 34 on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
- There is only one dental school in the state — Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.
- The state was ranked 10th worst by WalletHub on a list of best states to open a dental practice.
- Virginia was ranked as the best state for dentists to retire in by WalletHub.