{"id":8932,"date":"2024-08-13T21:20:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T21:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/?page_id=8932"},"modified":"2025-08-13T12:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:18:43","slug":"minnesota-dental-hygienists-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/about-dental-hygienists\/minnesota-dental-hygienists\/minnesota-dental-hygienists-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Dental Hygienist Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minnesota is a great place for you to start your dental hygiene career, they have excellent educational programs and many job opportunities. Discover the requirements for becoming a Minnesota dental hygienist below.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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  1. Enroll in a CODA-accredited dental program:\u00a0<\/b>Choose a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Some options in Minnesota include the University of Minnesota or Normandale Community College<\/li>\n
  2. Complete your degree:\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll need to complete either an Associate\u2019s or Master\u2019s Degree in dental hygiene, which typically takes two to four years to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
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    1. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE):<\/b>\u00a0This is a written exam that tests your dental knowledge.<\/li>\n
    2. Jurisprudence Examination:\u00a0<\/b>This exam covers Minnesota dental laws and regulations.<\/li>\n
    3. Clinical Examination:\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll need to pass a clinical exam to show your skills in actions. You have to take one through a certified testing service such as the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTA).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
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      1. Submit your application:\u00a0<\/b>Apply to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry with your educational credentials and exam documentation.<\/li>\n
      2. Background check:<\/b>\u00a0A background check is required for licensing.<\/li>\n
      3. Continuing education:\u00a0<\/b>After getting your license, you must earn continuing education credits each year to maintain your license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        By completing these steps, you\u2019ll be on your way to becoming a qualified and licensed dental hygienist in Minnesota. This career path offers a stable and rewarding job that provides you an opportunity to have an impact on the community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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