* Includes professionally active, licensed dentists within the U.S. Dentists were counted in multiple categories if they hold certificates/degrees in multiple practice areas.
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Number of active dentists working in the U.S. in 2024, by area of practice
In 2024, there were 159,562 dentists licensed for general practice in the United States and 10,830 licensed for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Only 428 of dentists specialized in oral and maxillofacial pathology
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