- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $148,730
- Dental assistants: $41,140
- Dental hygienists: $78,010
- Oral surgeons: $286,882
- Orthodontists: $267,733
- There are 261 active general dentists in Wyoming.
- Wyoming has 29 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 16 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Wyoming was ranked No. 37 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 42.5 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- Wyoming placed 47th on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
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