As of December 1, 2024, the United States has 351,357 dentists, reflecting a 2.64% increase from 2023. Of these, 231,024 dentists (65.75%) are single-owner operations, while 120,333 dentists (34.25%) are part of larger brands. The top three states with the most dentists are California (46,903), Texas (28,089), and Florida (23,527). The average age of dentists in the U.S. is 6 years and 7 months.