The tables below include active and non-federal dentists practicing in Texas. Residents and fellows, teachers, administrators, researchers, federal, military, retired, and "not-in-practice" dentists are excluded from the supply totals.
2020 Dentists (All) by County (14,445) - September
2019 Dentists (All) by County (13,913) - September
2018 Dentists (All) by County (13,793) - September
2017 Dentists (All) by County (13,560) - September
2016 Dentists (All) by County (13,216) - September
2015 Dentists (All) by County (13,018) - September
2014 Dentists (All) by County (12,767) - September
2013 Dentists (All) by County (12,317) - September
2012 Dentists (All) - Data Not Available
2011 Dentists (All) by County (11,751) - September
2010 Dentists (All) by County (11,301) - September
2009 Dentists (All) by County (10,977) - September
2008 Dentists (All) by County (10,529) - August
Data prior to 2008 may be available. Please contact the Health Professions Resource Center for more information.
Licensing Board and Data Source
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners adopts rules for the regulation of persons wishing to practice as dentists in Texas.
Information regarding the education requirements, licensure requirements, and responsibilities of dentists can be found on the website of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.