In Minnesota, there are about 3,583 dentists practicing within the state. There is a wide range of specialties that Minnesota dentists practice. Some of these include orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and general dentistry. Totals show there is approximately one dentist for every 1,450 people in the state of Minnesota. Compared to the national average of one dentist for every 1,650 residents, Minnesota numbers are higher. Most of these dentists are part of the Minnesota Dental Association and well versed in practicing dentistry in Minnesota.