How much does a Cosmetic Dentist make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cosmetic Dentist in New Orleans, LA is $161,999. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $135,121 to a high of $193,814, with most professionals earning between $147,930 and $178,652.

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Cosmetic Dentist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $135,121 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $147,930 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $161,999 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $178,652 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $193,814 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25% $147,930 10% $135,121 90% $193,814 75% $178,652 $161,999 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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