There are 201,927 total active dentists in the U.S., according to 2022 data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, while Louisiana is the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Alaska is the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, while Alabama is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Delaware is the highest-paying state in the U.S. for dentists, while Idaho is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

First-year dental school enrollment has increased 22 percent since the 2010-11 school year, according to data from the American Dental Association. 

The U.S. healthcare system could save up to $100 million each year if dental practices screened for certain chronic conditions, according to CDC data. 

Here are seven things to know about the dental industries in Connecticut and Arkansas:

The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has the most expensive dental school in the U.S., with tuition at $119,360 per year, according to data from the American Dental Association.

Some of the top stories by Becker's Dental + DSO Review this summer covered dental compensation, supply chain shortages and dental schools. 

Here are 10 things to know about the dental industry in New York:

Dentists made an average of $167,160 in 2021, down 7.5 percent from $180,830 in 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

A dental supply company, a New York practice and a Florida-based DSO were ranked among the best workplaces in healthcare in 2022 by Fortune. 

The average salary for dentists is $162,880 in the West and $328,553 in the Northeast.

Dental health can vary greatly among the states based on several factors, including access to care, coverage and supply of dental professionals.

Several dental companies have been recognized this year for their growth, performance and footprint. 

Pay statistics, company rankings and dentists' biggest industry worries were among the most-viewed stories by Becker's readers in August. 

Several Southern states struggle with a lack of access to dental care, according to a survey from orthodontics company Byte.

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health nonprofit recently launched an online tool giving insight into the extensiveness of adult Medicaid dental coverage in each state.

From the top paying industries to the average hourly wage, here are 12 statistics on dental assistant pay in 2022: 

From the top paying states to average annual salary, here are 24 statistics on dental hygienist pay in 2022: