Dental Hygiene Programs in Vermont
Vermont has 1 CODA-accredited dental hygiene program, based in Williston at Vermont State University-Williston.
It's listed below with its 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 the program prepares you for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and Vermont's own licensing process is worth understanding before you apply.
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At a glance
In Vermont
Programs
1
With a program
Cities
1
Approval without Reporting Requirements
Fully approved
1 of 1
Every CODA-Accredited Program in Vermont
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 Vermont's Program List
The status shown for the program above comes straight from CODA's own definitions. "Approval (without reporting requirements)" means, in CODA's words, an accreditation classification granted to a program that achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation. "Approval (with reporting requirements)" means specific deficiencies exist and the program must demonstrate compliance within a set timeframe — it isn't a reason to avoid a program, just a status to be aware of. "Initial Accreditation" applies to a program that hasn't yet enrolled and graduated its first class.
The last and next accreditation visit years listed are CODA's own site-visit schedule, not anything the program sets.
For admissions requirements, cost, and current curriculum, contact the program directly or search CODA's own directory.
Why CODA Accreditation Matters for Licensure
CODA accreditation is the credential jurisdictions look for when they evaluate a hygiene applicant's education, and graduating from a CODA-accredited program satisfies that requirement in every U.S. jurisdiction, including Vermont.
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; for what the program itself typically involves, see how long dental hygiene school takes and associate vs. bachelor's in dental hygiene.
After You Graduate in Vermont
A CODA-accredited program is the first step, not the last.
Vermont'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 Vermont dental hygienist requirements and scope of practice page for what the state itself requires, and confirm anything you intend to rely on with the Vermont board before enrolling or applying.
Once licensed, our Vermont dental hygienist salary guide covers pay in the state, and the jobs section below lists current openings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs are in Vermont?
Vermont has 1 CODA-accredited dental hygiene program, located in Williston at Vermont State University-Williston.
It's listed above with its current CODA accreditation status, address, and website.
CODA's own directory is the definitive, up-to-date source — confirm the program's status directly with CODA before applying.
Does an out-of-state program count for Vermont licensure?
Yes.
CODA accreditation is national, so a program in any state — not only Vermont's own — satisfies the education requirement Vermont and every other jurisdiction sets for licensure.
What matters is that the program you attend holds CODA accreditation and that you meet Vermont's own exam and application requirements afterward.
What does "Initial Accreditation" mean for an applicant?
It's the classification CODA grants to a program that isn't yet fully operational — one that hasn't yet enrolled and graduated at least one class of students.
It doesn't describe Vermont's program above; it's one of several statuses CODA can assign, and it's worth knowing if you're comparing programs in other states.
How do I check a program's current accreditation status?
CODA's own program directory is the up-to-date source of record — the status shown on this page is a snapshot, and accreditation status, contact information and program details can change.
Search CODA's directory directly, or contact the program, before you rely on anything here for an application decision.
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 Vermont & 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.