Dentists

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Orthodontists can earn an average of $166,640 in Illinois, the best ranked state for dental health. 

A Minnesota dental office was recently investigated by the state for allegedly paying for fake five-star ratings online, Fox affiliate KMSP reported Feb. 4. 

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which includes provisions to support dentists and dental practices.

Dental assistants can make an average of $41,290 in Illinois, the best state for dental health, while dental hygienists can make an average of $76,120.

Dental assistants make an average of $36,570 in Arkansas, the worst state for dental health, while dental hygienists make an average of $73,540.

Varble Orthodontics opened a new practice location in St. Peters, Mo.

Kentucky was ranked as the worst state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.

Florida was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.

Dentists can earn an average of between $118,000 and $192,000 in the worst ranked states for dental health.