⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Minnesota Board of Dentistry directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Iowa → Minnesota

Everything you need to know about transferring your dental hygienist license from Iowa to Minnesota

Reciprocity Available

Minnesota accepts out-of-state licenses by credentials for $235; applicants must pass the Minnesota jurisprudence exam

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Iowa (IA)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements●	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100 (by exam) / $200 (by credentials or verification); license fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $150; total initial fees: $146 (exam basis: $100 + $46 background check) to $246 (credentials/verification: $200 + $46 background check); local anesthesia permit fee: $70 application / $25 renewal; faculty permit fee: $200; reinstatement fee: $296 total; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/dental/dental-hygienists	application fee: $115; exam fee: $560; license fee: $235; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $115; confidence: high; sources: https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years; CE hours: 30; Fee: $150	Period: Biennial, according to birth month and year; CE hours: 25; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-08. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Minnesota accepts out-of-state dental hygienist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Iowa — Period: 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years; CE hours: 30; Fee: $150; Minnesota — Period: Biennial, according to birth month and year; CE hours: 25; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Minnesota Board of Dentistry →
2
Request credential verification from Iowa Dental Board, Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Iowa board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Minnesota Licensing Board

Board: Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Website: https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/
Phone: 612-617-2250

Contact Minnesota Board of Dentistry to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Iowa (IA)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements●	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100 (by exam) / $200 (by credentials or verification); license fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $150; total initial fees: $146 (exam basis: $100 + $46 background check) to $246 (credentials/verification: $200 + $46 background check); local anesthesia permit fee: $70 application / $25 renewal; faculty permit fee: $200; reinstatement fee: $296 total; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/dental/dental-hygienists	application fee: $115; exam fee: $560; license fee: $235; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $115; confidence: high; sources: https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years; CE hours: 30; Fee: $150	Period: Biennial, according to birth month and year; CE hours: 25; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-08. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Minnesota accepts out-of-state dental hygienist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Iowa — Period: 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years; CE hours: 30; Fee: $150; Minnesota — Period: Biennial, according to birth month and year; CE hours: 25; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Minnesota Board of Dentistry →

Request credential verification from Iowa Dental Board, Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Iowa board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Iowa → Minnesota

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Iowa → Minnesota

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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