5 states with the most, fewest pediatric dentists

Vermont has the lowest number of pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.

The health policy nonprofit recorded the number of active dentists in seven categories, including general dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics. 

To see how many pediatric dentists are in each state, click here.

Here are five states with the most and fewest pediatric dentists:

Most

California: 1,097

Texas: 850

New York: 746

Florida: 504

New Jersey: 382

Fewest

Vermont: 9

Wyoming: 14

North Dakota: 14

South Dakota: 17

West VIrginia: 20

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