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Dental Hygienist
Total cost: Up to $100
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Graduate of a dental school or college approved by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Degree Required
Required
NBDHE
Required
Clinical Exam
Up to $100
Total Initial Fees
30 hrs
CE Hours
Allowed
Local Anesthesia
Graduate of a dental school or college approved by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Program must be CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) accredited. Program length: 2-4 years.
Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). Format: 350 multiple-choice questions, computer-based. Passing score: 75. Exam fee: Up to $100.
Pass a clinical board examination. Kansas accepts: Patient-based or manikin-based clinical licensure exams (since January 1, 2023), All recognized regional testing agencies accepted.
Obtain current CPR/BLS certification, pass a criminal background check, Professional liability insurance required for ECP holders, 6-hour board-approved course for nitrous oxide monitoring, CPR certification for nitrous oxide.
Submit your application to the Kansas Dental Board. Application fee: Up to $100. License fee: Included in application. Total initial fees: Up to $100.
Renew your license every Biennial; expires December 1 of the year specified by the board. 30 CE hours required. Renewal fee: Up to $160.
CE Hours Required
30 hours
Per biennial; expires december 1 of the year specified by the board renewal cycle
Renewal Cycle
Biennial; expires December 1 of the year specified by the board
Required CE Topics
4 topic areas
30 hours total (15 hours if first renewal), 1 hour of ethics required, ECP II holders: minimum 6 hours in special needs care, +1 more
Renewal Fee
Up to $160
Degree Required
CODA-Accredited Program Required
Program Details
2-4 years
Program Length
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Required
NBDHE (National Board)
Required
Clinical Exam
Not Required
Jurisprudence Exam
National Board Exam (NBDHE)
VerifiedExam Name
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
Passing Score
75%
Exam Format
350 multiple-choice questions, computer-based
Clinical Exam
VerifiedAccepted Clinical Exams
Overall licensing difficulty: 13/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Official Title
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Requirements
CODA-accredited degree, age 18+, good moral character, NBDHE, clinical exam
Supervision
Direct and general supervision depending on procedure
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Extended Care Permit I, Extended Care Permit II, Extended Care Permit III
Requirements
ECP I: 1,200 hrs in past 3 years + liability insurance + dentist sponsor. ECP II: 1,600 hrs in past 3 years + 6 hrs special needs training. ECP III: 2,000 hrs in past 4 years + 18-seat-hour approved course in emergency care, temp restorations, denture adjustment, pharmacology.
Supervision
Dentist sponsor/monitor (1 dentist may monitor up to 5 ECP hygienists)
Additional Requirements
Permitted Procedures
VerifiedAllowed
Local Anesthesia
Allowed
Nitrous Oxide
Allowed
Restorative Duties
Not Allowed
Laser Use
Notes
Nitrous oxide monitoring is permitted with board-approved 6-hour course and CPR certification. ECP III permit holders can perform limited restorative procedures including glass ionomer, temporary restorations, and denture adjustments. Extended Care Permits allow care in community-based settings for underserved populations. Direct supervision: dentist on premises, diagnoses, authorizes, and evaluates. General supervision: dentist delegates with written/verbal authorization, must have examined patient within preceding 12 months.
Permitted Supervision Arrangements
VerifiedGeneral Supervision
Dentist authorizes procedures but need not be present
Direct Supervision
Dentist must be present in the facility
Indirect Supervision
Dentist has authorized procedures and is available
Unsupervised Practice
Hygienist can practice independently without a dentist
Notes
Direct: dentist on premises, personally diagnoses, authorizes, evaluates. General: dentist delegates verbally or in writing, must have examined patient within 12 calendar months. ECP holders work in community settings with dentist sponsor monitoring (max 5 hygienists per dentist).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Examination fee for dental hygienist applicants | Up to $100 |
Exam Fee Subsequent examination fee; NBDHE national exam fee is $600 (paid to JCNDE/ADA, separate from state fees) | Up to $100 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Renewal Fee Biennial license renewal | Up to $160 |
Total Initial Fees Exam/application fee; exam fees to testing agencies separate | Up to $100 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedBiennial; expires December 1 of the year specified by the board
Renewal Period
30 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
Up to $160
Biennial
Regulatory Board
Dental hygienist licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering infection control, CPR/BLS, ethics, and clinical topics relevant to dental hygiene practice.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our dental hygienist license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement
Transfer Details
Kansas accepts out-of-state licenses through endorsement. Must meet Kansas-specific requirements including clinical exam.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Dental hygienist license reciprocity varies by state. Many states offer licensure by credentials or endorsement for hygienists with active licenses in other states, though additional exams or documentation may be required.
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CPR/BLS Certification Required
Background Check Required
Malpractice Insurance Required
Professional liability insurance required for ECP holders
6-hour board-approved course for nitrous oxide monitoring
CPR certification for nitrous oxide
Kansas has a distinctive 3-tiered Extended Care Permit (ECP) system allowing dental hygienists to provide care in community-based settings for underserved populations. ECP III is particularly notable as it allows limited restorative procedures and denture adjustments after an 18-seat-hour course. Fees are set as statutory maximums rather than fixed amounts. First-time renewals only require 15 CE hours instead of the standard 30. One dentist can sponsor/monitor up to 5 ECP hygienists.
Kansas has a unique 3-tiered Extended Care Permit (ECP) system for community-based dental hygiene practice.
ECP III allows limited restorative procedures (glass ionomer, temporary restorations, denture adjustment).
One dentist can monitor up to 5 ECP hygienists.
First renewal only requires 15 CE hours (half the normal 30).
Both patient-based and manikin-based exams accepted since January 1, 2023.
Fees are set as maximums by statute, not fixed amounts.
General supervision requires dentist to have examined patient within past 12 months.
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.
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Kansas requires a Graduate of a dental school or college approved by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) from a CODA-accredited program. The NBDHE is required. Dental hygienists may administer local anesthesia. All licensing is managed through the Kansas Dental Board.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state dental board.