How to Become a Dental Hygienist in IndianaLicense Requirements & Costs (2026)

CPR/BLS Certification Required

Background Check Required

Local anesthesia permit ($25) requires 15 hours didactic + 14 hours lab from approved course

CPR and emergency training required for LA permit

Indiana has one of the lowest initial application fees at just $25 (endorsement $100). The state requires exactly 19 CE hours per renewal period, an unusual odd number. Indiana uses 'prescriptive supervision' terminology rather than the more common 'indirect' or 'general' supervision. At least half of CE hours must be from live presentations/workshops, and no more than 5 hours can be in practice management. License expiration is March 1 of even years, an unusual renewal date.

Indiana has one of the lowest initial application fees at $25.

Indiana uses 'prescriptive supervision' as a unique supervision category.

Exactly 19 CE hours required (unusual odd number among states).

At least half of CE hours must be live presentations or workshops.

Maximum 5 hours of practice management CE allowed per period.

Non-compliance with CE can result in civil penalty up to $1,000.

License expires March 1 of even-numbered years (unusual date).

Indiana accepts all six major regional clinical exams.

Dental hygienist scope of practice is expanding rapidly across states. Direct access, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide administration, and restorative functions vary significantly by state and may have changed since this data was last verified. Always confirm current scope with your state dental board.