The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception.

Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.

But the real culprit may be the perception of what constitutes “wealthy”. This is probably best summed up by one survey respondent: “I am not wealthy when compared to my social peers, but I am viewed as wealthy by my staff and family,” said a Delaware dentist.

Read the survey results here:

http://www.thewealthydentist.com/SurveyResults/052-Are-You-A-Wealthy-Dentist-Survey.htm