Employment levels for 6 dental roles

There were more than 120,000 general dentists in the U.S. in 2022, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.

Here are employment levels for six dental occupations: 

General dentists: 120,740

Dentists, all other specialties: 5,250

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: 4,290

Orthodontists: 6,310

Dental assistants: 363,880

Dental hygienists: 214,700

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