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About The IHS Division of Oral Health

  • Number of dental clinics: Over 350
  • Dental operatories (chairs): Over 2,100
  • Number of sites using the IHS Electronic Dental Record: 250+
  • Total federal dentists (2019): 270
  • Dental visits/encounters per year: 1.5 million
  • Dental services/procedures per year: 5-6.5 million
  • Dental Workforce: ~ 3,800
    • Dentists: ~ 1,100
    • Dental Hygienists: ~ 500
    • Dental Assistants (including EFDAs): ~ 2,200
    • Expanded Function Dental Assistants: ~ 1,000
    • Dental Health Aide Therapists: ~ 30
  • Additional Information

    Last Reviewed: March 16, 2023