The rankings were calculated based on each state’s concentration of STEM workers; percentage of workers with a college degree, associate degrees and industry-recognized certificates; net migration of educated workers; worker training programs; right-to-work laws; and worker productivity. Learn more about the methodology here.
Here are the top 10 states where dental practices may find a higher number of quality workers, with its score out of 400 points:
1. North Carolina: 291
2. Texas: 278
3. Arizona: 276
4. Delaware: 275
5. Washington: 273
6. Utah: 264
7. Virginia: 252
8. Georgia: 250
9. (tie) Colorado: 245
10. (tie) Tennessee: 245
