Dental Hygiene Programs in Idaho
Idaho has 5 CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs, in 5 cities across the state — Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls.
Each program is listed below with its city, address, website, and current accreditation status, pulled directly from the Commission on Dental Accreditation's own program directory.
Graduating from a CODA-accredited program satisfies the education requirement for licensure in every U.S. jurisdiction, though how each program prepares you for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and Idaho's own licensing process is worth understanding before you apply.
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At a glance
In Idaho
Programs
5
With a program
Cities
5
Approval without Reporting Requirements
Fully approved
4 of 5
Every CODA-Accredited Program in Idaho
Source: CODA program directory, index dated 2026-09-09. Status terms (“Approval without Reporting Requirements,” “Approval with Reporting Requirements,” “Initial Accreditation,” “Discontinued,” etc.) are CODA’s own.
Reading the List Below
"Approval (without reporting requirements)" means, in CODA's own words, the program "achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation." "Initial Accreditation" applies to a program that is not yet fully operational, meaning it has not yet enrolled and graduated its first class — one Idaho program on this list currently holds that status. "Approval (with reporting requirements)" means specific deficiencies exist that the program must correct within a set timeframe; it isn't a warning to avoid a program, just a status CODA is actively monitoring.
The last and next accreditation visit years shown are CODA's own review schedule, not anything set by the program.
For admissions requirements, application deadlines, or cost, contact the program directly or check CODA's own directory — none of that is part of the accreditation record shown here.
What CODA Accreditation Means for Your License
CODA accreditation is the credential jurisdictions look for when they evaluate a hygiene applicant's education.
Graduating from a CODA-accredited program satisfies the education requirement for licensure in every U.S. jurisdiction, including Idaho.
The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) fulfills or partially fulfills the written-exam requirement most jurisdictions set, though acceptance of it — like every licensing requirement — is at that jurisdiction's own discretion.
For the full path from enrollment to license, see our step-by-step guide to becoming a dental hygienist, and for how degree level factors in, see associate vs. bachelor's in dental hygiene and how long dental hygiene school takes.
After You Graduate: Licensure and Jobs in Idaho
A CODA-accredited program is the first step, not the last.
Idaho's own board sets the exam, application and continuing-education requirements a graduate must meet to hold an active license, and those requirements can change.
See our Idaho dental hygienist requirements and scope of practice page for what the state itself requires, and confirm anything you intend to rely on with the Idaho State Board of Dentistry before enrolling or applying.
Once licensed, see our Idaho dental hygienist salary guide and current dental hygienist job openings.
Where Idaho's Programs Are Located
Idaho's five programs sit at colleges and a university spread across the state rather than clustered in one region: Coeur d'Alene in the panhandle, Boise in the southwest, Twin Falls in the south-central Magic Valley, Pocatello and Idaho Falls in the southeast.
That spread means most Idaho residents have a CODA-accredited program within a reasonable drive rather than only one metro area, though each program sets its own service area and residency preferences worth confirming directly with the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs are in Idaho?
Idaho has 5 CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs, located in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls.
Each is listed above with its current CODA accreditation status, address and website.
CODA's own directory is the definitive, up-to-date list — confirm a program's status directly with CODA before applying.
Does it matter which Idaho program I attend?
Not for licensure eligibility — every program listed above holds CODA accreditation (full approval or initial accreditation), and CODA accreditation is what jurisdictions require for the education portion of licensure nationwide, including Idaho.
Beyond that baseline, programs differ in location, campus and admission requirements, so contact each one directly to compare them.
See associate vs. bachelor's in dental hygiene if you're also weighing degree level.
Do I have to attend an Idaho program to work as a hygienist in Idaho?
No. Idaho licenses hygienists who graduated from any CODA-accredited program, not only ones located in Idaho.
What matters for licensure eligibility is the program's CODA accreditation and passing the required exams — see our Idaho requirements page for the state's own licensing rules.
What does "Initial Accreditation" mean for a program on this list?
It's CODA's classification for a program that is not yet fully operational — one that has not yet enrolled and graduated its first class of students, per CODA's own definition.
It doesn't mean the program lacks accreditation; it's a distinct accreditation classification CODA grants while the program becomes fully operational.
Confirm a program's current status directly with CODA before applying.
What comes after I finish a CODA-accredited hygiene program?
Graduates typically sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and a regional or state clinical exam, then apply for licensure with the Idaho State Board of Dentistry.
Our step-by-step guide to becoming a dental hygienist walks through that full sequence.
Is every program on this list accredited?
Every program above is shown with the CODA accreditation status CODA had published for it as of 2026-09-09, the date this directory was last pulled from CODA's own program search. "Approval without Reporting Requirements" is CODA's standard fully-accredited standing; other status terms on this page — such as "Approval with Reporting Requirements," "Initial Accreditation," or "Discontinued" — mean something different, and a status can change after that date.
Confirm a program's current status directly with CODA before applying.
More Idaho & Dental Hygienist Resources
Sourced from the CODA program directory (index dated 2026-09-09). Verified September 2026. Program details change. Confirm accreditation status, admission requirements and costs with the program and with CODA before applying.