Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Minnesota:
- What four dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $191,090
- Dental assistants: $58,890
- Dental hygienists: $84,810
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: $302,130
- There are 2,734 active general dentists in Minnesota.
- Minnesota has 206 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 26 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Minnesota was ranked No. 4 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2022, 10 percent of dentists in the state were affiliated with a DSO.
- Minnesota placed eighth on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
- There is one dental school in the state — University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis.