Licencia: DENTAL HYGIENIST

WYOMING BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS Attn: Jason Brock sitio externo

2001 CAPITOL AVE

RM 103

CHEYENNE, WY 82002

(307) 777-7387

DENTAL HYGIENIST SOC Code 29-2021 Entry Salary $28.92/hr Average Salary $33.50/hr Job Description Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of dentists to help people prevent tooth decay, gum disease and maintain oral health. They clean and polish teeth, noting conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis by a dentist. They also take and develop X-rays and may place, carve and finish amalgam restorations, as well as place and finish composites and administer local anesthesia if they obtain an expanded function certificate. Requirements 1.Complete an American Dental Association-accredited dental hygiene program. 2.Passing score from one of the following: Western Regional Examining Board (WREB), Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS), North East Regional Board (NERB), Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CITA), or Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA). 3.Pass the American Dental Association National Board Examination. 4.Pass the State Board Jurisprudence Examination. 5.Services must be performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist. 6. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (CPR). 7.Complete an Expanded Functions course previously endorsed by the Board (If an Expanded Functions Certificate is desired). Restrictions Qualifications fraudulently obtained. Conviction of a felony. Dishonest or illegal practice of dental hygiene. Habitual addiction to drugs, including alcohol. Schools Located in Wyoming Sheridan College - Sheridan - Dental Hygiene http://www.sheridan.edu/academics/program/dental-hygiene/ University of Wyoming - Laramie - Dental Hygiene http://www.uwyo.edu/hs/divisions-and-programs/dental-hygiene-program.html Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/programs/dentalHygiene License Dental Hygienists must be licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners. Examination Hygienists take the Jurisprudence examination (given 30 days written notice) in the office of any Board Member, as he/she is available to administer the examination. The CRDTS exam is given in May at Sheridan College and throughout the CRDTS region. WREB is administered throughout the WREB region. NERB, CITA, and SRTA examinations are also acceptable. Fees Application/examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00 Expanded Function Application . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 Licensure by Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .$200.00 plus the cost of Professional Background Information Service (PBIS) fee at Level II Annual Renewal. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95.00 Licensing Agency Jason Brock Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners 2001 Capitol Ave Emerson Bldg, Rm 104 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7387 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://dental.wyo.gov/home Additional Sources of Information American Dental Hygienists Association 444 North Michigan Ave., Ste. 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 440-8900 http://www.adha.org American Association of Public Health Dentistry 3085 Stevenson Dr., Ste. 200 Springfield, IL 62703 Phone: (217) 529-6941 http://aaphd.org/ Wyoming Dental Association 259 S. Center, Ste. 201 Casper, WY 82601 Phone: (307) 237-1186 http://wyda.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Dental Hygienists" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm Last updated May 2017