How much does a Cosmetic Dentist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cosmetic Dentist in the United States is $182,225. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $145,287 to a high of $226,169, with most professionals earning between $162,890 and $205,227.

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Cosmetic Dentist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $145,287 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $162,890 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $182,225 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $205,227 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $226,169 US March 01, 2025
25% $162,890 10% $145,287 90% $226,169 75% $205,227 $182,225 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cosmetic Dentist ?

Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of marketing to patients. The American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentis...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cosmetic Dentist in the United States. The base salary for Cosmetic Dentist ranges from $162,890 to $205,227 with the average base salary of $182,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $165,502 to $209,885 with the average total cash compensation of $185,825.

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