Texas Dentists

There are about 12,125 dentists practicing in the state of Texas. These dentists practice in various specialties including general dentistry, periodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. For every 1,971 people in Texas, there is at least one dentist to provide oral health care. The national average of one dentist per every 1,650 residents shows Texas has fewer dentists than the national average. Many Texas dentists are part of the Texas Dental Association and are knowledgeable and skilled in their field of dentistry.