As the connection between overall health and oral health becomes more apparent, dentists remain vital participants in healthcare.
WalletHub compared the 50 states and District of Columbia using 40 measures of cost, accessibility and outcomes. Here are the five states/districts with the most and fewest dentists per capita:
Most dentists per capita:
1. Hawaii
2. Massachusetts
3. Montana
4. California
5. District of Columbia
Fewest dentists per capita:
1. Louisiana
2. Idaho
3. Alabama
4. Tennessee
5. Mississippi
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WalletHub compared the 50 states and District of Columbia using 40 measures of cost, accessibility and outcomes. Here are the five states/districts with the most and fewest dentists per capita:
Most dentists per capita:
1. Hawaii
2. Massachusetts
3. Montana
4. California
5. District of Columbia
Fewest dentists per capita:
1. Louisiana
2. Idaho
3. Alabama
4. Tennessee
5. Mississippi
More articles on benchmarking:
Average 1st year of dental school costs $50K+ & 5 more stats
CDC finds 44% of children have cavities: 5 stats
Associate dentists earn $117K annually — 5 key stats on their salaries