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Dental Hygienist
License Description Applicants must: 1) Be at least 18 years old and of good moral character. 2) Be a U.S. citizen, or legally entitled to live and work in the U.S.. 3) Have graduated from a dental hygiene school accredited by the ADA. 4) Pass the National Board of Dental Examiners dental hygiene examination with a score of at least 75%. 5) Pass a clinical examination (WREB or ADEX Dental Hygiene). 6) Pass the online Nevada jurisprudence examination. Reciprocity: Nevada offers licensure by examination (WREB or ADEX Dental Hygiene). *Notes: WREB = Western Regional Examining Board; ADEX = American Board of Dental Examiners; PBIS = Professional Background Information Service; CCBS = Complete Credentialing & Background Service. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application packet - $25; initial license application by WREB or ADEX - $600; biennial license renewal--$300.
Licensing Agency
Board of Dental Examiners
6010 S. Rainbow Blvd. Ste A-1
Las Vegas, 89118
(702) 486 7044
nsbde@nsbde.nv.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 Any conviction is prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/14/2016
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