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Dentists, General in Georgia

Thinking about a career as a Dentists, General in Georgia? Here’s what the data says. Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Excludes “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” (29-1022), “Orthodontists” (29-1023), “Prosthodontists” (29-1024), and “Dentists, All Other Specialists” (29-1029).

$195,820 Median Annual Wage (Georgia)

$157,602 National Median Annual Wage

3,260 Georgia Employment

Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Dentists, General Make in Georgia?

For a dentists, general working in Georgia, wages run about $195,820 per year (or about $94.14/hour).

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$69,990	$33.65
25th percentile	$130,850	$62.91
Median (50th)	$195,820	$94.14
75th percentile	n/a	n/a
90th percentile	n/a	n/a

Salary ranges for Dentists, General in Georgia

The job concentration index in Georgia compared to the national average — is 0.91.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, dentists, general earn a median of $157,602 per year ($75.77/hour), exceeding the Georgia median.

Dentists, General earnings in Georgia vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 2,918,524 dentists, general across the United States. In Georgia alone, about 3,260 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,240 dentists, general.

Dentists, General in Georgia vs. the average state

Forecasted number of jobs for Dentists, General

Top Georgia Metros for Dentists, General

These are the Georgia metros with the most dentists, general in Georgia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	1,900	$214,490
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	210	$165,860
Savannah, GA	140	$186,440
Gainesville, GA	90	$170,230
Athens-Clarke County, GA	80	$170,180
Columbus, GA-AL	70	$163,460
Macon-Bibb County, GA	70	$177,620
Valdosta, GA	60	$173,070
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA	50	$177,280
Warner Robins, GA	50	$175,760
Albany, GA	40	$170,500
Dalton, GA	40	$171,370

Top States for Dentists, General Employment

The table below shows the states where the most dentists, general work.

State	Number Employed
California	14,760
Florida	8,400
Texas	7,690
New York	7,460
Illinois	4,820
North Carolina	4,410
Michigan	3,920
Virginia	3,890
Georgia	3,260
Pennsylvania	3,210
Washington	3,100
Ohio	2,990
Arizona	2,930
New Jersey	2,710
Indiana	2,700
Minnesota	2,500
Colorado	2,330
South Carolina	2,320
Maryland	2,190
Wisconsin	2,160

Highest-Paying States for Dentists, General

The highest-paying states for dentists, general.

State	Annual Median Salary
Vermont	$230,990
Alaska	$230,830
Delaware	$224,690
Minnesota	$209,820
Maine	$208,860
Arizona	$206,660
Wisconsin	$206,650
North Dakota	$201,280
Washington	$197,950
Georgia	$195,820

Skills

Top dentists, general skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Judgment and Decision Making 4.1 / 5

Critical Thinking 4.1 / 5

Complex Problem Solving 4.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Speaking 4.0 / 5

Active Listening 4.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry 5.0 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 4.2 / 5

English Language 3.9 / 5

Biology 3.5 / 5

Psychology 3.4 / 5

Education and Training 3.3 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for dentists, general, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Finger Dexterity 4.2 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 4.2 / 5

Near Vision 4.1 / 5

Deductive Reasoning 4.1 / 5

Inductive Reasoning 4.1 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 4.1 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Dentistry
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
Dental Residency

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Also Known As

Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD), Dental Officer, Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS), Dentist, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Endodontist, Family Dentist, General Dentist, Pediatric Dentist, Periodontist, Public Health Dentist.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 29-1021.00

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