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DENTAL HYGIENIST
License Description DENTAL HYGIENIST SOC Code 29-1292 Entry Salary $31.90/hr Average Salary $34.53/hr Job Description Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of dentists to help people prevent tooth decay, gum disease and maintain oral health. They clean and polish teeth, noting conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis by a dentist. They also take and develop X-rays and may place, carve and finish amalgam restorations, as well as place and finish composites and administer local anesthesia if they obtain an expanded function certificate. Requirements 1.Complete a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved U.S. or Canadian dental hygiene program. 2.Passing score from one of the following: Western Regional Examining Board (WREB), Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS), Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA), Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CITA), or Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA). 3.Pass the American Dental Association National Board Examination (NBDHE). Restrictions Qualifications fraudulently obtained. Conviction of a felony. Dishonest or illegal practice of dental hygiene. Habitual addiction to drugs, including alcohol. Schools Located in Wyoming Sheridan College - Sheridan - Dental Hygiene https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/programs-a-z/dental-hygiene/ University of Wyoming - Laramie - Dental Hygiene http://www.uwyo.edu/hs/divisions-and-programs/dental-hygiene-program.html Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne http://lccc.wy.edu/pathways/healthSciencesWellness/dentalHygieneProgram/index.aspx License Dental Hygienists must be licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners. Examination Hygienists take the Jurisprudence examination (given 30 days written notice) in the office of any Board Member, as he/she is available to administer the examination. The CRDTS exam is given in May at Sheridan College and throughout the CRDTS region. WREB is administered throughout the WREB region. NERB, CITA, and SRTA examinations are also acceptable. Fees Application/examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00 Application by Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 Expanded Function Application . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95.00 Licensing Agency Jason Brock Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners 2001 Capitol Ave, Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7387 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://dental.wyo.gov/home Additional Sources of Information American Dental Hygienists Association 444 North Michigan Ave., Ste. 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 440-8900 http://www.adha.org American Association of Public Health Dentistry PO Box 7317 Springfield, IL 62791 Phone: (217) 529-6941 http://aaphd.org/ Wyoming Dental Association ?2700 Carey Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: (307) 237-1186 http://wyda.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Hygienists" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm Last updated June 2021 "
Licensing Agency
WYOMING BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
2001 CAPITOL AVE, RM 127
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 7387
jason.brock1@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 08/12/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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