School of Dentistry Library

Dental Practice Location Sources

Demographics 

Louisiana:
Louisiana.gov  state demographic & economic information

Louisiana Electronic Assistance Program (LEAP):  economic and demographic information for Louisiana
    find here:

•      Latest edition of the Statistical Abstract of Louisiana.
•      Economic data available by parish 
•      Links to other sites for census information

United States:
U.S. Census   2000 census figures

FedStats  gateway to statistics from over 100 federal agencies.  

County & City Extra, 2002: special decennial census edition. 10th ed.  Lanham, Md, Bernan Press, 2002  (HA 202 C83 2002)

Statistical abstract of the US  Also available in print format in the LSUSD library, (HA 202 Un3)

County and City Data Book  (pdf) from the U.S. Census   (top city rankings available online)  

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  data by region, state, and metropolitan area:

• Economy at a glance
• Inflation and spending
• How much people earn 

Annual practice survey,  Dental Economics, December issue.

Other States:  
 Statistical abstracts

Dentists & Healthcare

ADA state and county demographic reports

        -- Includes dentist and population profiles
        -- Order from the ADA Survey Center 
        -- $50.00 per county (ADA member rate)
        -- Contact the ADA or dental library for order form.

Health and healthcare in the United States: county and metro area data.  2nd ed. Lanham, MD, Bernan Press, c.2001.  (WA 16 H34 2001)  population characteristics, vital statistics, and healthcare resources

American Dental Association publications:  (available in the LSUSD library)

•         Starting your dental practice  (WU 77 Am3st 2001)
•         Facts about states  (WU 77 Am3)
•         Distribution of dentists by region and state  (W 76 Am31)

This page is maintained by Elizabeth Strother.  Last updated April 18, 2005

The statements found on this page are for informational purposes only.  While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up-to-date and accurate, for official information please consult a printed University publication.