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

What three dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $166,300
- Dental assistants: $40,770
- Dental hygienists: $86,050
There are 1,623 active general dentists in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma has 181 dental professional shortage areas.
The state received a score of 2 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
Oklahoma was ranked No. 39 by WalletHub for the best states for dental health.
In 2022, 17% of dentists in the state were affiliated with a DSO.
Oklahoma placed 20th on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
There is one dental school in the state: University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City.
The average out-of-pocket cost to visit a dentist in Oklahoma is $109.86.
More than 40% of adults in the state have not visited a dentist in the past year.

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