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Median hourly pay for dental hygienists since 2001
The median hourly wage for dental hygienists was $39.14 in 2022, a 3.1% decrease from 2021, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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5 states with the most, fewest orthodontists
California, Texas and New York have the highest number of orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
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Number of graduates from each US dental school in 2023
There were 6,745 dental school graduates in the U.S. in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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5 states with the most, fewest oral surgeons
Wyoming has the fewest oral surgeons out of all U.S. states, according to data from KFF.
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5 states with the most, fewest general dentists in 2023
California has the most general dentists out of all U.S. states, according to data from KFF.
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Average debt for new dentists after graduating by setting
New dentists in affiliated private practices have an average of $309,355 of educational debt plus an additional $78,188 in other debt, the highest of any practice setting, according to research from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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Orthodontist salary vs. average household income in 11 states
Orthodontists can make more than triple the average household income in several states, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Top 10 cheapest dental schools for new students
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine is the cheapest dental school for first-year, non-resident dental students, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Top 10 most expensive dental schools for new students
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the most expensive dental school for first-year dental students, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Average tuition for 69 dental schools in 2023
The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has the most expensive dental school in the U.S., with tuition at $121,750 per year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Number of periodontists in each state
There are 5,570 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
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Number of endodontists in each state
There are 5,724 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
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Number of general dentists in each state
There are 159,741 general dentists in the U.S., according to data from the KFF.
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Number of orthodontists in each state
There are 10,906 orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedic practitioners in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
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Median net income for endodontists since 2000
The median net income for endodontists in private practice was $279,040 in 2021, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Number of dentists to grow by 6,800 by 2032
The number of dentists is projected to increase 6,800 by 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Number of oral surgeons in each state in 2023
There are 7,412 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
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Dentist salary in the best, worst states to start a business
Dentists earn an average salary of $131,490 in Utah, one of the best states to start a business.
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The 10 lowest-paying states for dental techs
Dental technicians earn $34,654 per year in West Virginia, the lowest-paying state for the profession, according to career website ZipRecruiter.
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3 dental roles ranked among highest-paying healthcare jobs without a degree
Three dental roles were recently ranked among the highest-paying healthcare jobs without a degree by Insider Monkey.
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