Massachusetts reports the highest supply of dentists and is also among the states with the highest dental treatment cost. Here are some statistics about the U.S. dental industry for 2019 and 2020 compiled by Becker's.
Editor's note: This list is not exhaustive. Rankings were completed by Wallethub, AdvisorSmith, United Health Foundation and Niche. Methodology for each study can be found by clicking on the corresponding link.
State with highest dentist supply: Massachusetts
State with lowest dentist supply: Alabama
State with most dentists per capita: Washington, D.C.
State with fewest dentists per capita: Louisiana
State with highest rate of adults visiting the dentist: Connecticut
State with lowest rate of adults visiting the dentist: Mississippi
States with lowest dental treatment costs: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas
States with highest dental treatment costs: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
Best small city for dentists: Dalton, Ga.
Best midsize city for dentists: Burlington, Vt.
Best large city for dentists: Des Moines, Iowa
Best college for dentistry: Orem-based Utah College of Dental Hygiene
Average U.S. price range for routine dental check-up: $90-$137
Average U.S. price range for a filling: $230-$313