- What three dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $206,270
- Dental assistants: $52,500
- Dental hygienists: $89,490
- There are 356 active general dentists in Delaware.
- Delaware has 13 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 0 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Delaware was ranked No. 19 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2022, 5 percent of dentists in the state were affiliated with a DSO.
- Delaware placed 12th on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
There are no dental schools in the state.
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