⚠️ 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 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Vermont → New York

Everything you need to know about transferring your dental hygienist license from Vermont to New York

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Vermont (VT)	New York (NY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $200; renewal fee: $245; total initial fees: $200+; confidence: high; sources: https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/	application fee: $294; exam fee: $560; renewal fee: $148; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial, fixed 2-year periods); CE hours: 18; Fee: $245	Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 24 CE hours per triennial renewal period (max 12 via distance learning); Fee: 169

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

Key Differences

New York accepts out-of-state dental hygienist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Vermont — Period: 2 years (biennial, fixed 2-year periods); CE hours: 18; Fee: $245; New York — Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 24 CE hours per triennial renewal period (max 12 via distance learning); Fee: 169.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions →
2
Request credential verification from Vermont Board of Dental Examiners, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Vermont Secretary of State — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Vermont board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

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.

New York Licensing Board

Board: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/
Phone: (518) 474-3817 ext. 570

Contact New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Vermont (VT)	New York (NY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $200; renewal fee: $245; total initial fees: $200+; confidence: high; sources: https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/	application fee: $294; exam fee: $560; renewal fee: $148; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial, fixed 2-year periods); CE hours: 18; Fee: $245	Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 24 CE hours per triennial renewal period (max 12 via distance learning); Fee: 169

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: Vermont — Period: 2 years (biennial, fixed 2-year periods); CE hours: 18; Fee: $245; New York — Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 24 CE hours per triennial renewal period (max 12 via distance learning); Fee: 169.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions →

Request credential verification from Vermont Board of Dental Examiners, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Vermont Secretary of State — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Vermont board →

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

Submit your application to New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

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: Vermont → New York

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New York Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Vermont → New York

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New York Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

Related Pages