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Dental Hygiene Schools In Maine ME

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How to become a Dental Hygienist in Maine

If you are interested in training to become a dental hygienist in Maine you will need to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Requirements for entry into accredited programs include a high school diploma or equivalent and, depending on the school, you may need to pass entrance exams and complete an entry interview. Medical and legal clearances may also be required.

Below we provide details of the top accredited dental hygienist programs in Maine, as well as licensing requirements and salary and employment data for the state.

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Top 2 Accredited Dental Hygienist Schools Maine

SchoolAreaMore Information
University of Maine, AugustaLincoln HallLearn More
University of New England, BiddefordPortlandLearn More

Schools offering dental hygiene programs which have been accredited  by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) are recognized to maintain a high standard of education by the American Dental Association (ADA).

There are currently 2 CODA accredited programs in Maine.

Once you have graduated from an accredited program you will be required to sit some additional state and/or national certification exams before you are eligible to apply for your dental hygienist license.

 

Maine Dental Hygienist License Requirements

Once you have successfully graduated from an accredited program and have passed all additional certification exams it is a requirement of Maine law that you obtain a license to work as a dental hygienist there.

The Maine Board of Dental Examiners governs the licensing of dental hygienists in Maine. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:

State Board: Maine Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: (207) 287-3333
Website: http://www.mainedental.org

Dental Hygienist Salary in Maine

Salary$62,410
Hourly Wage$30.01
Bottom 10% of Earners$52,800
Top 10% of Earners$77,270
# Employed1,120

The average dental hygienist salary in Maine is $62,410  –  16% below the national average of $74,680.

This  represents an hourly wage of $30.01.

There are currently 1,120 persons employed as dental hygienists in the state.

Maine Dental Hygienist Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

It is a great time to train to become a dental hygienist in Maine given the strong salary levels and jobs growth for the career.

Dental hygiene salaries are among some of the highest in the healthcare industry and it is projected that an additional 30,000 positions will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024 representing an almost 15% increase in employment.

The table below provides a breakdown of salaries and employment of dental hygienists across the main towns, cities and non metro areas in Maine;

AreaNumber EmployedSalary
Bangor, ME(8)-$67,230.00
Lewiston-Auburn, ME50$67,990.00
Portland-South Portland, ME460$65,630.00
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area180$60,450.00
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area340$57,180.00

Related Healthcare Career Comparisons in Maine

The table below provides a comparison between income and employment of dental hygienists and related healthcare careers in Maine;

CareerNumber EmployedSalary
Dental Hygienists3390$81,750.00
Respiratory Therapists1650$65,900.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers1100$72,760.00
Pharmacy Technicians6980$31,830.00
Surgical Technologists1930$51,600.00
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians2250$35,330.00
Dental Assistants5500$39,260.00
Medical Assistants10610$34,120.00
Phlebotomists1940$37,720.00

***Page Updated October 2018***