State of dentistry in Utah: 12 things to know

What three dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $131,490
- Dental assistants: $37,080
- Dental hygienists: $73,300
There are 1,573 active general dentists in Utah.
Utah has 54 dental professional shortage areas.
The state received a score of eight out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
Utah was ranked No. 27 by WalletHub for the best states for dental health.
In 2022, 10% of dentists in the state were affiliated with a DSO.
Utah placed 49th on a list released by Zippia of best states for dentists to live and work.
There are two dental schools in the state: Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan and University of Utah School of Dentistry in Salt Lake City.
The average out-of-pocket cost to visit a dentist in Utah is $94.04.
Nearly 27% of adults in the state have not visited a dentist in the past year.

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