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How to become a Dental Hygienist in Michigan

If you are interested in training to become a dental hygienist in Michigan 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 Michigan, as well as licensing requirements and salary and employment data for the state.

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Top 13 Accredited Dental Hygienist Schools Michigan

SchoolAreaMore Information
University of MichiganAnn ArborLearn More
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle CreekLearn More
Ferris State UniversityBig RapidsLearn More
Baker CollegeClinton TownshipLearn More
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroitLearn More
University of Detroit Mercy School of DentistryDetroitLearn More
Mott Community CollegeFlintLearn More
Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand RapidsLearn More
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazooLearn More
Jackson CollegeJacksonLearn More
Lansing Community CollegeLansingLearn More
Delta College - UniversityUniversity CenterLearn More
Oakland Community CollegeWaterfordLearn 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 13 CODA accredited programs in Michigan.

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.


Michigan 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 Michigan law that you obtain a license to work as a dental hygienist there.

The Bureau of Health Care Services, Health Professions governs the licensing of dental hygienists in Michigan. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:

State Board: Bureau of Health Care Services, Health Professions
Phone: (517) 335-0918
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense

Dental Hygienist Salary in Michigan

Salary$62,370
Hourly Wage$29.99
Bottom 10% of Earners$51,010
Top 10% of Earners$78,330
# Employed10,090

The average dental hygienist salary in Michigan is $62,370  –  16% below the national average of $74,680.

This  represents an hourly wage of $29.99.

There are currently 10,090 persons employed as dental hygienists in the state.

Michigan Dental Hygienist Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

It is a great time to train to become a dental hygienist in Michigan 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 Michigan;

AreaNumber EmployedSalary
Ann Arbor, MI420$66,260.00
Battle Creek, MI90$52,820.00
Bay City, MI90$60,300.00
Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division1350$66,500.00
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI4560$61,460.00
Flint, MI530$60,570.00
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI1130$59,890.00
Jackson, MI120$68,830.00
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI330$60,260.00
Lansing-East Lansing, MI670$64,210.00
Monroe, MI80$60,090.00
Muskegon, MI130$61,710.00
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI90$64,870.00
Saginaw, MI240$51,220.00
Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division3210$59,350.00
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area280$60,200.00
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area210$62,950.00
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area320$58,770.00
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area490$60,270.00

Related Healthcare Career Comparisons in Michigan

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

CareerNumber EmployedSalary
Dental Hygienists4620$71,010.00
Respiratory Therapists1540$65,070.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers1400$75,610.00
Pharmacy Technicians7290$33,520.00
Surgical Technologists2040$51,100.00
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians2570$34,020.00
Dental Assistants5520$44,220.00
Medical Assistants8730$36,200.00
Phlebotomists1700$35,250.00

***Page Updated October 2018***