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How to become a Dental Hygienist in Kentucky

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

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Top 5 Accredited Dental Hygienist Schools Kentucky

SchoolAreaMore Information
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling GreenLearn More
Henderson Community CollegeHendersonLearn More
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, CooperLexingtonLearn More
University of LouisvilleLouisvilleLearn More
Big Sandy Community and Technical College, PrestonsburgPrestonsburgLearn 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 5 CODA accredited programs in Kentucky.

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.


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

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

State Board: Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Phone: (502) 429-7280
Website: http://dentistry.ky.gov

Dental Hygienist Salary in Kentucky

Salary$59,500
Hourly Wage$28.60
Bottom 10% of Earners$45,180
Top 10% of Earners$76,100
# Employed2,460

The average dental hygienist salary in Kentucky is $59,500 – 20% below the national average of $74,680.

This represents an hourly wage of $28.60.

There are currently 2,460 persons employed as dental hygienists in the state.

Kentucky Dental Hygienist Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

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

AreaNumber EmployedSalary
Bowling Green, KYNot Avalable$54,910.00
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY50$56,210.00
Lexington-Fayette, KY210$60,370.00
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN760$63,730.00
Owensboro, KY100$54,270.00
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area170$58,180.00
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area170$44,840.00
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area250$57,160.00
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area130$47,530.00

Related Healthcare Career Comparisons in Kentucky

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

CareerNumber EmployedSalary
Dental Hygienists1960$56,340.00
Respiratory Therapists2150$52,120.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers670$59,480.00
Pharmacy Technicians5640$30,070.00
Surgical Technologists1870$38,910.00
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians1370$27,270.00
Dental Assistants4110$29,190.00
Medical Assistants5950$26,980.00
Phlebotomists1920$29,490.00

***Page Updated October 2018***