How Much Money Does A Dentist Make Per Year

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How much does a Dentist make in the United States? The average Dentist salary in the United States is $171,843 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $149,743 and $198,424. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential

Dentist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Dentist Salary	$129,623	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Dentist Salary	$149,743	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Dentist Salary	$171,843	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Dentist Salary	$198,424	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Dentist Salary	$222,625	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Dentist

Dentist examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. Being a Dentist recommends braces or surgery to correct any malformations. Requires a doctorate degree in dentistry, either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Dentist requires a state licensed to practice. Typically reports to a top management. Dentist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Dentist do?

Dentist in Albuquerque, NM

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

April 13, 2021

Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

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Assumes clinical teaching assignments as per the dental residency program policy.

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Dentist Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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Skills associated with Dentist: Electronic health records (EHR) Software, Oral Surgery, Medical Specialty: Dentistry, Dental Software

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