Licensed Dental Hygienist License Requirements
Compare licensed dental hygienist licensing requirements across 51 states. See education, exam, cost, and timeline details for each state.
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Requirements by State
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| State | Education ↕ | Exam | Est. Cost ↕ | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Alaska | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Arizona | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Arkansas | N/A | Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam | $75 | 1-3 months after completing training |
| California | N/A | RDA Written Exam, Practical Exam, and Law & Ethics Exam | $301 | 2-4 months after completing training |
| Colorado | Specific course required | Third-party exam required | N/A | — |
| Connecticut | No educational requirements | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Delaware | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| District of Columbia | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Florida | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Georgia | Specific course required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Hawaii | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Idaho | Degree required | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Illinois | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Indiana | Degree required | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Iowa | Degree required | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Kansas | Degree required | Both state and third-party exams require | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Kentucky | Degree required | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Louisiana | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Maine | Specific course required | N/A | N/A | 1-3 months |
| Maryland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Massachusetts | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Michigan | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Minnesota | N/A | Jurisprudence Examination | N/A | 1-3 months |
| Mississippi | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Missouri | Degree required | Both state and third-party exams require | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Montana | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-3 months |
| Nebraska | N/A | DANB CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Exam + Nebraska Jurisprudence Exam | $95 | 1-3 months after completing requirements |
| Nevada | Degree required | Both state and third-party exams require | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| New Hampshire | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| New Jersey | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| New Mexico | Specific course required | State exam required | N/A | 1-3 months |
| New York | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| North Carolina | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| North Dakota | No educational requirements | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Ohio | Specific course required | Choice of state or third-party exam | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Oklahoma | Specific course required | N/A | N/A | Immediate (basic permit) |
| Oregon | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-3 months after completing requirements |
| Pennsylvania | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-3 months after completing requirements |
| Rhode Island | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| South Carolina | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| South Dakota | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Tennessee | Specific course required | Board-approved course provider examinations | N/A | 1-3 months after completing requirements |
| Texas | Specific course required | Both state and third-party exams require | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Utah | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Vermont | No educational requirements | DANB CDA (Dental Assisting National Board Certified Dental Assistant) | N/A | 1-3 months after passing DANB exam |
| Virginia | Degree required | No exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Washington | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-3 months |
| West Virginia | No educational requirements | State exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Wisconsin | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
| Wyoming | Specific course required | Third-party exam required | N/A | 1-6 months depending on pathway |
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