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About The IHS Division of Oral Health

  • Number of dental clinics: Over 450
  • Number of sites using the IHS Electronic Dental Record: Over 340
  • Dental visits/encounters per year: 1.3 million
  • Dental services/procedures per year: 5-6 million
  • Dental Workforce: ~ 4,200
    • Dentists: ~ 1,000 (Federal: 204)
    • Dental Hygienists: ~ 500 (Federal: 73)
    • Dental Assistants: ~ 2,600 (Federal: 372)
    • Expanded Function Dental Assistants: ~ 1,000
    • Dental Health Aide Therapists: ~ 60
  • Additional Information

    Last Reviewed: March 16, 2023