In Nebraska, there are about 1,622 dentists practicing throughout the state. Many Nebraska dentists have specialized training in areas such as prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and general dentistry. Most of these dentists are part of the Nebraska Dental Association and well versed in practicing dentistry in Nebraska. For every 1,094 people in the Nebraska, there is at least one dentist to provide oral health care. The national average of one dentist per every 1,650 residents shows Nebraska higher than the national average in comparison.