The mean wage for dental hygienists in Alaska is $115,050, highest in the country.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The metropolitan area with the most dental hygienists employed is New York-New Jersey-Jersey City, at 9,860.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
78% of patients/parents say it is more convenient to get dental care from a dental hygienist in a medical practice than in a traditional dental office.
Source: Colorado Medical Dental Integration Project
