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Dental Hygienist Licenses

Learn how to apply for a dental hygienist license, local anesthesia permit, or a mobile or portable permit (Permit M). This page doesn't include information for dentists, limited licensees, or dental assistants.

Apply here for your dental hygiene license and/or your local anesthesia permit. You can also apply here for a Permit M: Mobile Dental Facility (MDF) or Portable Dental Operation (PDO) permit. This page doesn't apply to dentists, limited licensees, or dental assistants.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Apply for a dental hygienist license  Renew your dental hygienist license and permits 

All other tasks

Check a license  Apply for a dental hygienist license as a dental student  Apply for a local anesthesia permit as a dental hygienist  Apply for a mobile dental permit as a dental hygienist  Request a copy of the Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam  Request an address change, name change, or duplicate license  Request a verification of your license  Obtain a Certificate by Regulatory Board - PHDH Only 

What you need to know

Dental & dental hygiene schools in Massachusetts  Continuing education 

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