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Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)
License Description Fees: Application: $100 Initial License Fee: $250 Examination Frequency: Computer-based examinations on California Dental Law and Ethics specific to RDHAPs; eligibility is given after application requirements are met. Exam Locations: In test centers throughout the State of California. Experience Requirement: Must be licensed dental hygienist with a minimum of 2,000 hours during the immediately preceding 36 months. Must have completed prescribed classes either through an approved RDHAP Program or through the Health Manpower Pilot Project (HMPP) and have established an independent practice under the HMPP by June 1, 1997. Average Time to Process Application: 30 business days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every two years second year). Renewal Fee: $160.00 Delinquent Renewal Fee: ½ of current License Renewal Fee (currently $80) Special License Requirements: not available Comments: not available Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1922-1931.Note: The Dental Hygiene Committee (DHCC) was changed to a Board in 2018 and are now known as the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC) and is the only state government agency in the United States that's mandated to oversee its dental hygiene licensees and dental hygiene educational programs.
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 State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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