Dental Hygienist Licensure Requirements
Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window.
An applicant for licensure must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Graduated from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program;
Successfully complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination;
Successfully complete one of the following clinical performance examinations:
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Documentation Requirements
Applicants should arrange for submission of the following documentation directly to this office from the source:
An official transcripts of dental hygienist education, verifying the award of the degree in dental hygiene;
An official report for National Board scores;
An official report of successful completion of a regional board examination as outlined above.
Verification of all license held, current or expired, sent from each state or territory in which you have ever held a license. Most states charge a fee for this service. Please contact each state or territory for fee information.
A competed application and fee in the amount of $150.00. Applications are only accepted online. Please select this link Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window to apply online.
All supporting documentation should be sent to:
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dental Hygienist Licensure
410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Fax: (860) 707-1929
Email: dph.dentalteam@ct.gov