In Arkansas, there are about 1,158 dentists practicing within the state. There is a wide range of specialties Arkansas dentists practice. Some of these include orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and general dentistry. For every 2,448 people in the Arkansas, there is at least one dentist to provide oral health care. The national average of one dentist per every 1,650 residents shows Arkansas has fewer dentists in a state-by-state comparison. Many Arkansas dentists are part of the Arkansas Dental Association and are knowledgeable and skilled in their field of dentistry.