Dental
Dental Assisting
Minnesota has radiography requirements and requires the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification exam; Some states have varying levels of licenses based on procedures allowable. Where a determination has not been made, it is because the state requires a state exam and did not explicitly state they will accept an out-of-state licensure examination in place of their state exam.
Helpful Link: DANB Search Requirements by State
Dental Hygiene
| State | State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama | Meets | |
| Alaska | Alaska Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| American Samoa | Not determined | ||
| Arizona | Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Arkansas | Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| California | Dental Board of California | Meets | |
| Colorado | Colorado Dental Board | Meets | |
| Connecticut | Connecticut State Dental Commission | Meets | |
| Delaware | Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene | Meets | |
| District of Columbia | Not determined | ||
| Florida | Florida Board of Dentistry | Not Determined | Students who successfully complete the Dental Hygiene degree will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Florida and Nevada do not allow licensure by credential endorsement. Licensure is granted by each individual state, but in virtually every state, students need to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, complete the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, and complete any regional or state clinical board examination. |
| Georgia | Georgia Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Guam | Not determined | ||
| Hawaii | Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Idaho | Idaho State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Illinois | Illinois Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Indiana | Indiana State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Iowa | Iowa Dental Board | Meets | |
| Kansas | Kansas Dental Board | Meets | |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Maine | Maine Board of Dental Practice | Meets | |
| Maryland | Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry | Meets | |
| Michigan | Michigan Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Missouri | Missouri Dental Board | Meets | |
| Montana | Montana Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Nevada | Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners | Not determined | Students who successfully complete the Dental Hygiene degree will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Florida and Nevada do not allow licensure by credential endorsement. Licensure is granted by each individual state, but in virtually every state, students need to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, complete the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, and complete any regional or state clinical board examination. |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| New Jersey | New Jersey State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care | Meets | |
| New York | New York State Board for Dentistry | Meets | |
| North Carolina | North Carolina State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Not determined | ||
| Ohio | Ohio State Dental Board | Meets | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Oregon | Oregon Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Puerto Rico | Not determined | ||
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry | Meets | |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| South Dakota | South Dakota State Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Texas | Texas State Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| US Virgin Islands | Not determined | ||
| Utah | Utah Dentists and Dental Hygienists Licensing Board | Meets | |
| Vermont | Vermont Board of Dental Examiners | Meets | |
| Virginia | Virginia Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Washington | Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission | Meets | |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Board of Dentistry | Meets | |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board | Meets | |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners | Meets |
Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.