Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Hawaii:
- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $177,820
- Dental assistants: $37,860
- Dental hygienists: $81,970
- Oral surgeons: $290,832
- Orthodontists: $330,386
- There are 847 active general dentists in Hawaii.
- Hawaii has 33 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 9 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Hawaii was ranked No. 15 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 53.1 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- Hawaii placed last on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
- The state ranked No. 5 on a list by WalletHub of states finding the most success hiring staff.