How to Become a Dental Hygienist in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists to work as a dental hygienist in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Dental Hygienist New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists”
From www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Start the online application by clicking LOGIN and choosing admission, providing basic contact information to create an account and receive a temporary password by email.
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“Online application are found by clicking on LOGIN and choosing admission at the bottom right corner. Please enter all required information indicated on the application form. Some basic contact information will be required to create your online admission account and receive a temporary password by email.”
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Pay the required fees by credit card through the Alinity portal.
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Allow two weeks for the College to review the application.
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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Provide all documentation mentioned in section B, except that instead of copies they indicate the college or university and year of graduation and, if applicable, the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board certification number.
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“provide all documentation mentioned in section B with the following exceptions: indicate the college or university and the year of graduation where they received their diploma ( no copies required); indicate the certification number received from the National Dental hygiene Certification Board, if applicable (no copies required);”
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Provide a statement of good standing from the regulatory authority of the other jurisdiction where they are currently licensed.
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“provide a statement as to the good standing of the applicant from the regulatory authority of the other jurisdiction where they are currently licence”
nbcdh.ca/registration
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Submit all required documents listed in section B.
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Successfully complete a clinical assessment approved by Council.
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
Applicants must provide a notarized copy or proof of completion of any degrees or diplomas and certifications relating to a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or the equivalent as determined by Council.
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“a notarized copy or proof of completion of any degrees or diplomas and any certifications relating to a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or the equivalent as determined by Council;”
nbcdh.ca/registration
Insurance
Applicants must provide proof of liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per case with an aggregated amount of $5,000,000.
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“proof of liability insurance in the amount of a minimum of $2,000,000 per case with an aggregated amount of $5,000,000.”
nbcdh.ca/registration
Other
Applicants must provide a notarized copy of a certificate from the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board, or equivalent as determined by Council.
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“a notarized copy of a certificate from the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board, or equivalent as determined by Council;”
nbcdh.ca/registrationApplicants must provide proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS with oxygen therapy), which is a yearly requirement.
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“proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS with oxygen therapy -yearly requirement) ;”
nbcdh.ca/registrationApplicants must provide an undertaking to acquire a proper understanding of the contents of the Act and the Rules within six months of admission to the College.
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“an undertaking to acquire a proper understanding of the contents of the Act and these Rules within six months of admission to the College;”
nbcdh.ca/registrationApplicants transferring from another Canadian jurisdiction must provide a statement of good standing from the regulatory authority of the jurisdiction where they are currently licensed.
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“provide a statement as to the good standing of the applicant from the regulatory authority of the other jurisdiction where they are currently licence”
nbcdh.ca/registrationAll new applicants must schedule a personal meeting with the Registrar/Executive Director within a month of registering with the College.
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“the NBCDH requires that all applicants must schedule a personal meeting with the Registrar/Executive Director within a month of registering with the College.”
nbcdh.ca/registration
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Exams
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National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam
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“successfully completing the National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam;”
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clinical assessment approved by Council
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $35.58 | $42.00 | $46.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $32.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | — |
Dental hygienists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certified Occupations www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration – New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists nbcdh.ca/registration · fetched October 10, 2026
- Who is a Registered Dental Hygienist – New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists nbcdh.ca/about-the-college/who-is-a-registered-dental-hygienist · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dental hygienist in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists is required to practise in New Brunswick.
Which exams are required?
National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam, clinical assessment approved by Council.
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