Connecticut State Department of Public Health

COVID-19 Community Levels Update, March 24, 2023: The CDC has listed all eight Connecticut counties in the Low/Green category as part of its weekly Community Levels update. People who are at a high risk for severe illness should consider additional measures to minimize their exposure to COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses. Visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels Map for updates.


Please visit covidtests.gov to request four free COVID-19 self-test kits from the Federal Government. Find a location that has a supply of COVID-19 therapeutics as part of the Test to Treat initiative here. The complete DPH COVID-19 toolbox is located at ct.gov/coronavirus.

Dental Hygienist Licensure

Please select this link for guidance regarding best practices for dental offices considering expanding operations beyond emergency care to include non-urgent and elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please select this link for information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding dental settings.

Most of the frequently asked for services are listed in the left margin of this page.

Please click the appropriate link below for specific licensing requirements:

U.S. Graduates

Non-U.S. Graduates

Reinstatement of a Lapsed License

Continuing Education

Administration of Dental Anesthesia

Practice Act

Professional Liability Insurance Requirements

Temporary COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs

 

Fees:

Initial Application Fee: $150.00
Renewal Application Fee: $105.00
Reinstatement Fee: $150.00