Dental Hygienist / Nevada
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Nevada Dental Hygienist License Requirements

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

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Provides preventive dental care and examines patients for oral disease.

What the Nevada data shows for Dental Hygienists

Nevada sets the entry bar for dental hygienists at 3,389 training hours and a passing score on NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Nevada's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree".

The initial price tag is $320, and renewal costs $183 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For dental hygienists, the reciprocity picture is: Dental Hygiene Compact: 20+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
35/100
Dental Hygienist · Nevada

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 F
3,389 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$320
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$92/yr
$183 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree
3,389 hours
Exam Requirement
NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$320
Renewal Fee
$183
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Hygienist in Nevada? ▼
In Nevada, the license path calls for 3389 education/training hours, a passing score on NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam), and a $320 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Dental Hygienist in Nevada? ▼
To become a licensed dental hygienist in Nevada, you must meet the state's requirements including 3389 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Nevada licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Dental Hygienist license to Nevada from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for dental hygienists nationally works like this: Dental Hygiene Compact: 20+ states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Nevada. Verify the specifics with the Nevada licensing board.
Does Nevada require a background check for Dental Hygienist licensing? ▼
Nevada does require a background check before issuing a dental hygienist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Dental Hygienist in Nevada? ▼
To stay licensed as a dental hygienist in Nevada, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $183.

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Dental Hygienist in Nevada, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a dental hygienist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Nevada's dental hygienist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Dental Hygienist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state dental hygienist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Nevada's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Nevada overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Nevada 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.

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