- 1. Have graduated from or have been issued a certificate by a CODA or CDAC accredited program of dental hygiene;
- 2. Be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in another jurisdiction of the United States and have active clinical practice for 24 of the past 48 months immediately preceding application for licensure;
- 3. Be certified to be in good standing from each state in which the applicant is currently licensed or has ever held a license;
- 4. Have successfully completed a clinical competency examination substantially equivalent to that required for licensure by examination; and
- 5. Have successfully completed the dental hygiene examination of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations prior to making application to the board.
An applicant for dental hygiene licensure by credentials shall:
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 5, eff. December 2, 2015; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 8, eff. January 28, 2015; Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. October 24, 2024.