1. (1) Education Requirements for Examination.

   1. (a) Graduate of a school or college of dental hygiene approved by the Board.
   2. (b) Graduate of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program conducted by the Board pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §34-9-26.

2. (2) Applications for Hygiene Licensure Examinations.

   1. (a) Applications and fee in an amount fixed by the Board must be filed with the Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the examination.
   2. (b) If the applicant is a graduate of a college approved by the Board, a copy of a transcript of the applicant's grades from said college must accompany the application.
   3. (c) If the applicant is a graduate of the ADHP, the secretary of the Board shall attach a copy of the applicant's grades to the application at least five (5) days prior to the date of the examination.
   4. (d) No part of the above fees are refundable.
   5. (e) All applicants must otherwise comply with all requirements established by law.
3. (3) All applicants for licensure shall also comply with Code of Ala. 1975, §34-9-26.
4. (4) No person shall be granted a license to practice dental hygiene unless he/she has met the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, §34-9-26.

Author: James S. Ward

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-9-2, 34-9-4, 34-9-16, 34-9-26, 34-9-43.

History: Filed September 28, 1982. Amended: Filed February 22, 2012; effective March 28, 2012.