State of dentistry in Kentucky: 13 things to know

Here are 13 things to know about dentistry in Kentucky:

  • What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
  • There are 1,977 active general dentists in Kentucky.
  • Kentucky has 191 dental professional shortage areas.
  • The state received a score of 17 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
  • Kentucky was ranked No. 41 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
  • In 2021, 48.7 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
  • Kentucky placed No. 48 on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work. 
  • There are two dental schools in the state — University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in Lexington and University of Louisville School of Dentistry. 
  • Kentucky was ranked as the worst state for dentists to retire in by WalletHub. 

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