- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $161,080
- Dental assistants: $47,780
- Dental hygienists: $69,440
- Oral surgeons: $274,819
- Orthodontists: $313,011
- There are 325 active general dentists in North Dakota.
- North Dakota has 71 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 23 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- North Dakota was ranked No. 6 by WalletHub on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 38.9 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- North Dakota placed 13th on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
- The number of dental roles in the state dropped 19.28 percent from 2019 to 2021, according to the American Institute of Dental Public Health.
State of dentistry in North Dakota: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in North Dakota: