Application Wizard - Dental Hygienist

Review Guidance Document: 60-26 Guidance On Dental Hygiene Clinical Competency Examination Requirements For Licensure

 Please read the instructions for the online application and follow the Apply Now button to begin the online application process.

You may qualify for licensure by Credentials

Licensure by Credentials is the pathway to licensure for an applicant who holds a license in another state, who has passed all parts of the National Board Dental Hygiene examination given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, and has successfully completed/passed a clinical competency exam acceptable by the Board as stated in guidance document 60-26.

Review Guidance Document: 60-26 Guidance On Dental Hygiene Clinical Competency Examination Requirements For Licensure

Every candidate shall:

• Have graduated from or have been issued a certificate by a CODA or CDAC accredited program of dental hygiene;
• Be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in another jurisdiction of the United States and have clinical, ethical, and active practice for 24 of the past 48 months immediately preceding application for licensure;
  (Must provide written verification that you have had “clinical, ethical and legal practice for 24 months out of the previous 48 months immediately preceding application for licensure”. A notarized statement from each dentist and/or agency that has employed you within the four years immediately preceding the date of your application. The statement must include the printed name and address of the employer, must include the information noted on the Board’s employment verification form, and must state the months, days and years of your employment. Only original, notarized statements are accepted.)
• Be certified to be in good standing from each state in which he is currently licensed or has ever held a license; and
• Not have committed any act that would constitute a violation of § 54.1-2706 of the Code.

Please read the instructions for the online application and follow the Apply Now button to begin the online application process.

Reinstatement applications for Dental Hygienist licenses are now accepted online. Please login to the Online Licensing site to being the reinstatement process.

Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 1 year. Do not complete a reinstatement application if your license has been expired for less than 1 year, to reactivate a license from inactive status, or if you are trying to reinstate a license that has been suspended/revoked or surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action.

Application Instructions for Reinstatement of a Dental Hygienist license

If you hold a Current Inactive Dental Hygienist license and wish to return to practice. Please complete the Reactivation application for Dental Hygienists.

Applications for reactivation should be mailed to:

Virginia Board of Dentistry
Perimeter Center 
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

Applications will remain on file with the board for one year from the date of receipt. If, at the end of one (1) year, a license is not issued, the applicant shall reapply in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.