The state of dentistry in Indiana: 12 stats - Becker’s Dental Review

What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $159,240
- Dental assistants: $41,630
- Dental hygienists: $74,450
- Oral surgeons: $267,836
- Orthodontists: $250,204
There are 2,623 active general dentists in Indiana.
Indiana has 109 dental professional shortage areas.
Indiana received a score of 27 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
Indiana was No. 27 on a list of states ranked for dental health.
In 2021, 48.8 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
Indiana placed No. 25 on a list of best states for dentists to live and work.
There is one dental school in the state: Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis.

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