The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.
Here are employment levels for six dental occupations:
General dentists: 120,740
Dentists, all other specialties: 5,250
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: 4,290
Orthodontists: 6,310
Dental assistants: 363,880
Dental hygienists: 214,700
