As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Cosmetic Dentist in the United States is $82. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Cosmetic Dentist in the US can go up to $98 and the lowest down to $68, but most earn between $75 and $90. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cosmetic Dentist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $68 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $75 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $82 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $90 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $98 | US | April 01, 2025 |
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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