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Dental Hygienist, Registered
License Description Fees: Application Fee: $100 DHCC no longer administers a clinical examination and relies on 3rd party regional examinations administered by the Western Regional Examination Board (WREB) and the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) for clinical examination results to apply toward licensure. Examination Frequency: Computer-based examinations on California Dental Law and Ethics specific to RDHs; eligibility is given after application requirements are met. Initial License Issuance Fee: $100.00 License Renewal: $160 (will be $300 effective July 1, 2022) Delinquent Renewal Fee: ½ of current License Renewal Fee (currently $80, but will be $150 effective 7/1/2022) Experience Requirement: Graduation from an accredited (CODA) and DHCC DHBC approved dental hygiene program. Average Time to Process Application: 30 business days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every two years second year). Special License Requirements: not available Comments: not available Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1900-1966.6. California Code of Regulations, Title 1, Chapter 3, Article 3, Sections 1072, 1076. 1079, Article 4, Sections 1082-1082.1.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dental Hygiene Committee of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263 1978
dhbcinfo@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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