Dental Hygienist in Mississippi

To become a licensed Dental Hygienist in Mississippi, applicants must obtain an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA-accredited program. They are required to pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), a regional clinical exam (SRTA, CRDTS, CITA, ADEX), and the Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam. The licensing body is the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, and the application fee is $400.00. Licenses are renewed every two years, with 20 continuing education hours required per cycle. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a current CPR certification. Mississippi has also joined the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, which may offer a streamlined path to licensure for qualified professionals from other compact states.