List of Dentist salaries by state

What does a dentist do? 

• Evaluates the overall health of their patients while advising them about oral health and disease prevention.
• Performs clinical procedures, such as exams, fillings, crowns, implants, extractions and corrective surgeries.
• Identifies, diagnoses and treats oral conditions.
• Performs general dentistry or practices in one of nine dental specialties.

 What is the best major for dental school?

Many students interested in going to dental school are under the impression that they have to major in biology or some branch of science to be accepted to dental school. This is an incorrect assumption. A specific undergraduate major is not required for acceptance to dental school; however, a good foundation in the sciences is required.

Applicants with a well-rounded education, a variety of interests and personal experiences are ideal candidates and are encouraged to choose a major where they can demonstrate strong academic performance while focusing on developing a strong background in the sciences. Many programs also encourage students to take courses in social sciences and many dental schools have accepted students with majors in music, art history, engineering, math, humanities and sports administration, to name a few. Learn more in our Preparing for dental school section.

What are the dental specialties?

There are 10 recognized dental specialty options: Dental Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Endondontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Prosthodontics. Learn more about each advanced dental education program in our Career options section.

source:https://www.adea.org/

How much is Dentist salary average? 

Here is the list of Dentist salaries in every state of the United States.

Source: US BLS (2019). 

State	average Dentist salary (US $)
Rhode Island	262,900
Vermont	261,790
Alaska	239,930
North Dakota	225,770
Maine	220,400
Michigan	216,310
New Hampshire	215,600
Minnesota	213,210
Wisconsin	207,350
Nevada	204,240
Idaho	204,060
Oregon	201,680
Ohio	195,460
Massachusetts	192,860
Arizona	192,570
Connecticut	192,540
North Carolina	191,920
New Jersey	189,460
Illinois	189,170
Georgia	187,640
Iowa	187,570
Virginia	187,150
South Dakota	185,350
Washington	185,240
Kansas	184,070
Texas	183,510
New Mexico	182,420
Hawaii	182,210
Indiana	178,750
South Carolina	177,480
Oklahoma	173,860
Florida	173,630
Tennessee	173,360
Missouri	169,360
Colorado	169,070
Arkansas	168,420
District of Columbia	167,900
New York	167,090
Pennsylvania	164,760
Maryland	159,130
Alabama	157,040
California	155,670
Louisiana	155,350
Mississippi	153,220
Montana	150,170
Nebraska	138,250
Utah	134,730
Kentucky	129,310
Wyoming	127,990
West Virginia	126,880
Puerto Rico	74,900