Dentists, General
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,150 | $176,910 | $85.06 | |
| Alaska | 250 | $168,390 | $80.96 | |
| Arizona | 1,830 | $175,030 | $84.15 | |
| Arkansas | 680 | $184,540 | $88.72 | |
| California | 14,770 | $165,950 | $79.78 | |
| Colorado | 2,060 | $139,460 | $67.05 | |
| Connecticut | 1,370 | $197,910 | $95.15 | |
| Delaware | 270 | $233,860 | $112.43 | |
| District of Columbia | 430 | $181,410 | $87.21 | |
| Florida | 8,080 | $164,370 | $79.02 | |
| Georgia | 2,310 | $165,160 | $79.41 | |
| Hawaii | 620 | $177,820 | $85.49 | |
| Idaho | 720 | $124,750 | $59.98 | |
| Illinois | 3,830 | $136,930 | $65.83 | |
| Indiana | 2,390 | $159,240 | $76.56 | |
| Iowa | 1,000 | $183,710 | $88.32 | |
| Kansas | 950 | $188,240 | $90.50 | |
| Kentucky | 730 | $136,480 | $65.62 | |
| Louisiana | 930 | $148,060 | $71.18 | |
| Maine | 510 | $187,460 | $90.12 | |
| Maryland | 2,050 | $158,520 | $76.21 | |
| Massachusetts | 3,040 | $175,140 | $84.20 | |
| Michigan | 3,700 | $178,250 | $85.70 | |
| Minnesota | 1,860 | $181,760 | $87.38 | |
| Mississippi | 830 | $161,700 | $77.74 | |
| Missouri | 1,710 | $167,240 | $80.40 | |
| Montana | 370 | $152,770 | $73.45 | |
| Nebraska | 830 | $146,170 | $70.27 | |
| Nevada | 750 | $151,130 | $72.66 | |
| New Hampshire | 350 | $225,140 | $108.24 | |
| New Mexico | 860 | $189,430 | $91.07 | |
| New York | 6,370 | $170,800 | $82.11 | |
| North Carolina | 3,510 | $189,980 | $91.34 | |
| North Dakota | 250 | $161,080 | $77.44 | |
| Ohio | 2,640 | $180,920 | $86.98 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,320 | $165,380 | $79.51 | |
| Oregon | 1,430 | $207,370 | $99.70 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3,470 | $159,450 | $76.66 | |
| Rhode Island | 350 | $206,600 | $99.33 | |
| South Carolina | 1,860 | $132,830 | $63.86 | |
| South Dakota | 310 | $150,630 | $72.42 | |
| Tennessee | 1,010 | $169,610 | $81.55 | |
| Texas | 9,540 | $150,060 | $72.15 | |
| Utah | 1,380 | $134,570 | $64.70 | |
| Vermont | 250 | $190,030 | $91.36 | |
| Virginia | 4,880 | $162,750 | $78.25 | |
| Washington | 2,410 | $182,050 | $87.52 | |
| West Virginia | 470 | $139,200 | $66.92 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,300 | $183,110 | $88.03 | |
| Wyoming | 220 | $148,730 | $71.51 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of dentistry/dental medicine, encompassing the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures and their impact on the human body and health. Includes instruction in the basic biomedical sciences, occlusion, dental health and prevention, oral pathology, cariology, operative dentistry, oral radiology, principles of the various dental specialties, pain management, oral medicine, clinic and health care management, patient counseling, and professional standards and ethics.
A program that focuses on the advanced study of dental clinical techniques and dental practice issues. Includes instruction in subjects such as the history of dentistry, advanced dental practice management, dental ethics and jurisprudence, social and behavioral science studies of dentistry, advanced restorative dentistry, oral medicine, oral radiology, advanced clinical procedures and technology, and others.
A program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of children from birth through adolescence, and the care of adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Includes instruction in developmental oral biology, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counseling, patient management, pediatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, and the treatment of handicapped patients.
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$167,160 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as dentists, general.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 0%
- Bachelor’s degree 0%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 98%
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