Maps Show How Much a Dentist Makes in Different U.S. Cities

Are you interested in a career in dentistry? There are many reasons a person may want to choose a career in the dental field. It gives you the chance to help improve a person’s smile and confidence. It may also offer you the opportunity to own your own practice one day. What it takes to be a dentist is a strong love of science, physics and biology. In fact, most of the prerequisites required before getting into a dental school are heavy on these science courses. Once you apply and are accepted to a dental college, you will need to pay to enroll. Up to 90% of students attending dental school take out a loan. Although getting your degree in dentistry is a significant investment, this visualization from the Dental Care Alliance shows just how much a dentist can expect to make in different cities around the United States.

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The average salary for a dentist practicing in the US is over $230,000 dollars per year. The highest paying place in the US where dentists can earn a salary of $286,540 per is Dover-Durham, New Hampshire. In fact, according to the map many of the top places that pay dentists the highest salary are located in the northeastern part of the US. Also included in the information is a map of the top places for dental hygienists. Apparently if you want to make the most out of your dental hygienist career you should head to Alaska where you can make $115,050 dollars per year making teeth shine!