| Dentistry Statistics | |
| Average yearly salary of a Dentist | $146,920 per year |
| Average yearly salary of a Dental Assistant | $33,470 per year |
| Percent of Americans without dental insurance | 50% |
| Percent of people without dental insurance that delay dental care | 77% |
| Percent of people without dental insurance that see a dentist only when they have a perceived problem | 74% |
| Average time in between dental appointments for | 3 years |
| Average amount of lost teeth due to sports injuries each year | 5 million |
| Percent of tooth decay reduced since WWII by fluoridation of community water | 55% |
| Dental Hygiene Statistics | |
| Percent of population reached by fluoridation of community water | 62% |
| Percent of people who claim to floss daily | 22% |
| Percent of people who do not replace their toothbrushes as often as they should | 75% |
| Average amount of floss bought by each person yearly | 18 yards |
| Total annual amount of money spent on toothpaste | $1.8 billion |
| Total annual amount spent on toothbrushes | $775 million |
| Percent of people who have 1 cavity by age 17 | 78% |
| Percent of americans who have some type of periodontal disease | 74% |
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Statistic Sources & References
Sources: Focused Care Dental, Valley Dental Group
Date research was conducted: March 1, 2017
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