1. Texas took the 28th spot in a ranking of best states for dentists to live and work in 2022.
2. The average hourly wage for dentists in Texas is $36.53, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3. Round Rock, Texas-based periodontist Ali Arastu, DMD, has begun using the Yomi robot for dental implants.
4. The average annual compensation for dental assistants in Texas is $38,370, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5. Dallas-based Prism Health North Texas, a healthcare nonprofit, is acquiring Community Dental Care of Texas to increase access to each other’s services and provide care to those with HIV/AIDS.
6. A Texas dentist has begun offering dental assisting classes at his practice to help meet the high demand for dental assistants in the area.
7. The average annual compensation for dental hygienists in Texas is $75,970, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
