County Supply and Distribution Tables - General Dentists

"Primary care" or "general" dentists are defined as general dentists, pediatric dentists, and public health dentists. 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 General Dentists by County (10,280) - September

2019 General Dentists by County (10,882) - September

2018 General Dentists by County (10,668) - September

2017 General Dentists by County (10,451) - September

2016 General Dentists by County (10,167) - September

2015 General Dentists by County (9,948) - September

2014 General Dentists by County (9,827) - September

2013 General Dentists by County (9,624) - September

2012 General Dentists by County (9,820) - July

2011 General Dentists by County (9,909) - September

2010 General Dentists by County (9,698) - September

2009 General Dentists by County (9,401) - September

2008 General Dentists by County (8,987) - 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.