There are about 526 dentists providing oral health care throughout the state of Montana. Some areas of expertise that a Montana dentist practices include orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, general dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. In Montana, there is one dentist for every 1,821 people in the state, fewer than the national average of one dentist for every 1,650 residents. Many Montana dentists are part of the Montana Dental Association and are knowledgeable and skilled in their field.