State of dentistry in Nebraska: 12 things to know - Becker’s Dental Review

What three dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $155,620
- Dental assistants: $42,330
- Dental hygienists: $78,120
There are 1,019 active general dentists in Nebraska.
Nebraska has 108 dental professional shortage areas.
The state received a score of 29 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
Nebraska was ranked No. 14 by WalletHub for the best states for dental health.
In 2022, 8% of dentists in the state were affiliated with a DSO.
Nebraska placed 23rd on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
There are two dental schools in the state: Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha and University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln.
The average out-of-pocket cost to visit a dentist in Nebraska is $95.69.
Over 32% of adults in the state have not visited a dentist in the past year.

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