- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $158,520
- Dental assistants: $44,410
- Dental hygienists: $89,340
- Oral surgeons: $324,749
- Orthodontists: $296,217
- There are 3,213 active general dentists in Maryland.
- Maryland has 62 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 0 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Maryland was ranked No. 28 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 43.5 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- Maryland placed 32nd on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
- The number of dental roles in the state increased 10.41 percent from 2019 to 2021, according to the American Institute of Dental Public Health.
State of dentistry in Maryland: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Maryland: