offered by
Board of Registration in Dentistry
Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
Department of Public Health
related to
Dentistry

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 
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What you need to know

Dental & dental hygiene schools in Massachusetts 
Continuing education 

Related Services

Additional Resources

Health care professions licensure for active military, veterans, and military spouses
Request VALOR Act benefits
Request Public Records from the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
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