Dental Hygienist
WashingtonActive
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Individuals must graduate from an American Dental Association Commison on Dental Accreditation accredited dental hygiene program, have training for anaesthesia and restorative, have a certification of successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, pass required clinical examinations and state jurispridence examination, provide a work history and receive a state license.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Military and veterans
- Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/DentalHygienist.aspx
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Dental Hygienist 29-1292.00
- Dental Hygienist 31-9091.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.
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