Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Oregon:
- What five dental roles earn on average per year in the state:
- Dentists: $207,370
- Dental assistants: $48,780
- Dental hygienists: $94,420
- Oral surgeons: $262,604
- Orthodontists: $300,569
- There are 2,245 active general dentists in Oregon.
- Oregon has 150 dental professional shortage areas.
- The state received a score of 25 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage.
- Oregon was ranked No. 31 on a list of states ranked for dental health.
- In 2021, 53 percent of dentists in the state practiced solo.
- Oregon placed No. 18 on a list of best states for dentists to live and work.
- There is only one dental school in the state: Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry in Portland.