Dental Assistant / Maine
2026 data Maine board official source

Maine Dental Assistant License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Assists dentists during procedures, takes X-rays, and manages patient records.

What the Maine data shows for Dental Assistants

Maine's path to dental assistant licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Maine folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Maine, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Maine evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dental Assistant · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Assistant in Maine? ▼
Maine requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Dental Assistant in Maine? ▼
To become a licensed dental assistant in Maine, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Maine licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Dental Assistant license to Maine from another state? ▼
Maine evaluates out-of-state dental assistant licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Maine licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Maine require a background check for Dental Assistant licensing? ▼
Maine does require a background check before issuing a dental assistant license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Dental Assistant in Maine is one requirement row in a dental assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.