AdvisorSmith created a list of 30 top cities for dentists by city size.
AdvisorSmith's analysis was based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Employment Statistics data. The data was examined at the metropolitan statistical area level, and considered the cost of living, average annual salary and density of jobs for dentists.
10 best small cities for dentists
Population under 150,000
1. Dalton, Ga.
2. Battle Creek, Mich.
3. Wausau, Wis.
4. Carson City, Nev.
5. The Villages, Fla.
6. Rocky Mount, N.C.
7. Grand Forks, N.D.
8. St. Joseph, Mo.
9. Mankato, Minn.
10. Casper, Wy.
10 best midsize cities for dentists
Population of 150,000-500,000
1. Burlington, Vt.
2. Flint, Mich.
3. Rockford, Ill.
4. Kalamazoo, Mich.
5. Bloomington, Ill.
6. Fayetteville, N.C.
7. Reno, Nev.
8. Blacksburg, Va.
9. Eau Claire, Wis.
10. Jacksonville, N.C.
10 best large cities for dentists
Population greater than 500,000
1. Des Moines, Iowa
2. Detroit
3. Portland, Maine
4. Spokane, Wash.
5. Raleigh, N.C.
6. Saratosa, Fla.
7. Greenville, S.C.
8. Melbourne, Fla.
9. Cleveland
10. Durham, N.C.