Browse dental hygienists in North Dakota.
17
Dental Hygienists
100%
Accepting patients
76%
Most common: RDH
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North Dakota has 17 licensed dental hygienists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is RDH (76%), which stands for Registered Dental Hygienist. COM is the second most common at 6%.
Notable hospitals include Sanford Medical Center Fargo, CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, and Altru Hospital - Grand Forks. Health systems such as Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and CHI St. Alexius Health employ many of the state's dental hygienists.
Patients with North Dakota Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all dental hygienists participate.
Sanford Health, headquartered in the Fargo-Sioux Falls region, is one of the largest rural health systems in the United States.
North Dakota has 17 licensed dental hygienists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of dental hygienists in North Dakota are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A routine cleaning costs $0 with insurance (covered as preventive). Self-pay cleaning costs $100 to $200. A deep cleaning costs $150 to $350 per quadrant. Fluoride treatment costs $0 to $35. Sealants cost $30 to $60 per tooth. Actual costs in North Dakota depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Preventive cleanings are one of the best values in dental insurance since they are usually covered at 100% with no deductible. Using both of your covered cleanings per year prevents costly problems down the road. Deep cleanings are covered at 80% as a basic service under most plans.
Start by confirming a provider accepts your dental insurance. Look at credentials and patient reviews. North Dakota has 17 dental hygienists, so you have options to compare. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, location, and whether the provider is accepting new patients.
Some dental hygienists in North Dakota accept North Dakota Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers preventive dental care for children in all states. Adult preventive dental coverage varies by state. Where covered, routine cleanings and X-rays are typically at no cost or minimal copay. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm North Dakota Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Most people see a dental hygienist every six months for a routine cleaning. Patients with gum disease may need cleanings every three to four months (periodontal maintenance). Your hygienist and dentist will recommend a schedule based on your gum health and risk factors. With 17 dental hygienists in North Dakota, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Major hospitals in the area include Sanford Medical Center Fargo, CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, and Altru Hospital - Grand Forks. Many dental hygienists maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
Dental hygienists do not provide emergency care. For dental pain, swelling, or bleeding that does not stop, contact your dentist or visit an urgent care dental clinic. If you are in North Dakota and need urgent care, check FindClarity for providers with same-day availability or contact your regular provider's office for after-hours guidance.
Preventive dental visits (exam, cleaning, X-rays) are covered at 100% by most dental insurance plans, with no copay and no deductible. Most plans cover two cleanings per year. If you need more frequent cleanings for gum disease, insurance may cover additional cleanings (called periodontal maintenance) but may apply the deductible and a copay. Deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) are typically covered at 80% as a basic service. Fluoride treatments are covered for children; adult coverage varies by plan. Sealants are covered for children under a specified age, usually 14 to 16.