Number of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children’s oral health

There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children’s oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.

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WalletHub recently released a ranking of the best and worst states for children’s oral health.

Here is the number of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children’s oral health:

1. New Jersey: 382

2. Nevada: 88

3. Oklahoma: 70

4. Louisiana: 93

5. Utah: 129

6. Hawaii: 77

7. Washington: 271

8. Alaska: 32

9. Wyoming: 14

10. Florida: 504

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