(Des Moines) Iowa is among the best states when it comes to dental care. Finance website WalletHub researched all 50 states to determine which had the best and worst dental care available. The study used more than two dozen key indicators to determine the list, including the cost of dental treatments and the number of dentists per capita. The Hawkeye State was ranked 13th on the list, receiving its highest marks in the Dental Care and Habits category. Illinois was the top-rated state in the study.

Iowa Among Best States for Dental Care
By Tom Robinson
Feb 4, 2025 | 5:42 AM
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