Wisconsin Dental Hygiene Schools and Careers

How to become a Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin

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

Top 8 Accredited Dental Hygienist Schools Wisconsin

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 8 fully accredited programs in Wisconsin.

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.

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

The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board governs the licensing of dental hygienists in Wisconsin. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:

State Board: Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
Phone: (608) 266-2112
Website: http://dsps.wi.gov

Dental Hygienist Salary in Wisconsin

The average dental hygienist salary in Wisconsin is $64,910  –  13% less than the national average of $74,680.

This represents an hourly wage of $31.21.

There are currently 4,950 persons employed as dental hygienists in the state.

Please note: For the most up to date data visit our nationwide dental hygienist salary report page.

Wisconsin Dental Hygienist Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

It is a great time to train to become a dental hygienist in Wisconsin given the strong salary levels and job 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 Wisconsin;

Related Healthcare Career Comparisons in Wisconsin

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