State demographics for dentists

Compare state-by-state data, including population, average dentist salaries, licensure requirements and more.

Table data sources

Dentist average salary source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — May 2025)

Dentist population and dentists per 100,000 source: ADA Health Policy Institute (Supply of dentists in the U.S.: 2001-2025, link downloads an Excel file)

State population, median age and income source: U.S Census Bureau (2024 Annual American Community Survey)