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DENTAL HYGIENIST
License Description A dental hygienist is an individual who practices dental hygiene. Dental hygiene is the performance of educational, preventive or therapeutic dental services. See s. 447.01(3), Wis. Stats., for a more comprehensive definition. Unless a person is licensed to practice dental hygiene under Chapter 447, Wis. Stats., he or she may not: practice or offer to practice dental hygiene; represent himself or herself to the public as a dental hygienist; or use in connection with his or her name, any title or description that may convey the impression that he or she is a dental hygienist. See s. 447.03(3), Wis. Stats. for exceptions. reviewed 4/13
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Fees are reduced for military and spouses
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/01/2020
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