Dental Hygienist / Wyoming
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Wyoming Dental Hygienist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides preventive dental care and examines patients for oral disease.

What the Wyoming data shows for Dental Hygienists

Wyoming sets the entry bar for dental hygienists at 2,554 training hours and a passing score on NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Wyoming's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree".

Upfront cost is $90, with renewal running $58 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, dental hygienists should know: Dental Hygiene Compact: 20+ states.

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree
2,554 hours
Exam Requirement
NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$90
Renewal Fee
$58
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Hygienist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming's requirements cover 2554 hours of education or training, the NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $90. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Dental Hygienist in Wyoming? ▼
To become a licensed dental hygienist in Wyoming, you must meet the state's requirements including 2554 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Wyoming licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Dental Hygienist license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
For dental hygienists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Dental Hygiene Compact: 20+ states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Wyoming licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Dental Hygienist licensing? ▼
Wyoming does require a background check before issuing a dental hygienist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Dental Hygienist in Wyoming? ▼
To stay licensed as a dental hygienist in Wyoming, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $58.

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Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

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