Dataset Updates

Which version of the pricing dataset is live, what changed, and when we consumed it.

Current Version

  • Dataset: US Dental Restorative Cost Index by State (2026)
  • Version: 2.0.0
  • Published: 2026-07-13
  • Consumed by this site: 2026-08-01
  • Version DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21341543
  • National average: $4,507

Version History

Version Published Consumed Change
2.0.0 2026-07-13 2026-08-01 Current annual release; national average $4,507 across 51 jurisdictions.

How Updates Work

When the dataset publishes a new annual release, we:

  1. Pin the exact new version and DOI.
  2. Verify every page that displays pricing (calculator, cost guides, by-state pages, and FAQs) against the new values.
  3. Update the dataset metadata, review dates, and this page.
  4. Rebuild the site package and re-run the full audit.

Until a new release is verified, we keep the current version live and never mix values across versions.

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