Learn About University of Maine System Dental Programs Requiring Licensure or State Authorization

On this page, you will find a list of programs throughout the University of Maine System in which students may seek state authorization or licensure upon graduation from the program.

Individual schools and programs must disclose whether completion of a licensure or certification program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which the student lives or intends to reside. Visit an individual program page to find contact information and learn more about the program’s licensure and state authorization requirements.


Dental Programs by Degree/Program Type:

Associate of Science

Dental Assisting

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Dental Assisting webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Courtney Noonan 
Email: courtney.noonan@maine.edu

License: Dental Assisting National Board Examination (DANB)/Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
License/Certification Website: Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. website (External Site)
Additional Information: Each State has specific licensure requirements.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: California, Idaho, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, West Virginia, Alaska, Hawaii

Dental Hygiene

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Dental Hygiene webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Nancy Foster
Email: nancy.foster@maine.edu

National License: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
National License/Certification Website: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: No

State License: American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX)
State License/Certification Website: American Board of Dental Examiners website (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: State license not accepted in Delaware and Nebraska

Bachelor of Science

Dental Hygiene

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Dental Hygiene webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Nancy Foster
Email: nancy.foster@maine.edu

National License: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
National License/Certification Website: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: No

State License: American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX)
State License/Certification Website: American Board of Dental Examiners website (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: State license not accepted in Georgia, Delaware and Nebraska

Certificate

Dental Assisting

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Dental Assisting webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Courtney Noonan 
Email:
courtney.noonan@maine.edu

License: Dental Assisting National Board Examination (DANB)/Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
License/Certification Website: Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. website (External Site)
Additional Information: Each State has specific licensure requirements.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: California, Idaho, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, West Virginia, Alaska, Hawaii