Description
Provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. Responsible for providing treatment that helps to prevent oral disease, including cavities and periodontal disease. This professional is especially knowledgeable about the preventive aspects of dental disease and helps educate patients to improve oral health. They may work in settings such as private dental offices and clinics, public health agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, private industry, or serve as civilian employees of the military.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 317-A:21; Administrative Rules Chapter Den 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-8520
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| phone |
(603) 271-4561 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6702 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/dental |
| contact person |
Raymond J. Jarvis, DMD or Marat Morrill |
| e-mail |
dentalboard@nhsa.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be of good professional character
- High school graduate
- Complete an educational specialty program of at least two years that is recognized by the American Dental Association Commission of Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Educational Programs
Examination
- Must pass national and regional examinations acceptable to the Board
Continuing Education
- Twenty continuing education units (CEUs) every two years with 15 CEUs in clinical dental hygiene care, including successful completion of a basic life support course
Fees
| Application and examination |
$75.00 |
| Biennial registration |
$140.00 |
| Inactive registration (biennial) |
$60.00 |
| Application for hygienist to administer local anesthesia |
$10.00 |
Reciprocity: Endorsement certification shall be considered for any person holding a current, unsuspended, unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in another state and who has maintained an active dental hygiene practice in one or more states for not less than three years immediately prior to submitting the application, and deposits the required credentials with the Board
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 1,032
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 29-2021.00 Dental Hygienists
Related Training: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Further Information*
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60611-2678
phone: (312) 440-2500
web: <www.ada.org>
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners
8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 900
Silver Spring MD 20910
phone: (301) 563-3300
web: <www.nerb.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
