US Dentists List
A dentist is a healthcare professional specialized in the field of dentistry. Also known as a dental surgeon, the primary responsibility of a dentist is to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems of patients from different age groups. According to the statistics of the American Dental Association (ADA), there are 198517 dentists working in the dental industry in the US as of 2017.
In the US, a dentist needs to acquire a license from the ADA and undergo specialization and training to be able to work as a specialist in the field. A licensed dentist performs a wide range of functions including teeth cleaning, root canal, teeth restoration, oral surgeries, radiographs, etc. With people becoming more conscious about their oral health, the demand for experienced and expert dentists are on the rise. And to meet this growing demand, dentists are always in search of latest dental equipment, devices, and medical supplies. That is why they make ideal customers of marketers and sellers of dental products.
Total Number of Dentists in the US by State (in numbers)
Dentists Count in the US Based on Multiple Selects
Dentists by Age (in %)
Dentists by Gender (in %)
Male Dentists by Age (in %)
Female Dentists by Age (in %)
Dentist by Specialty
