Alaska Administrative Code
Title 12 - Professional Regulations
Part 1 - Boards and Commissions Subject to Centralized Licensing
Chapter 28 - Board of Dental Examiners
Article 10 - General Provisions
12 AAC 28.935 - Dental hygienist licensure by examination

Universal Citation: 12 AK Admin Code 28.935

Current through February 24, 2025

(a) The board will issue a license by examination to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.32.014 and this section.

(b) An applicant for a license under this section shall submit

(1) a complete, notarized application on a form provided by the department;

(2) the applicable fees established in 12 AAC 02.190;

(3) as required under 12 AAC 28.908(a), a signed statement from the applicant certifying the applicant will adhere to the ethical standards specified in 12 AAC 28.905(a);

(4) an authorization from the applicant for release of the applicant's records to the department;

(5) an affidavit from the applicant that lists the license number and name of the jurisdiction for all dental hygiene licenses that the applicant holds or has ever held in any jurisdiction;

(6) a copy of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.920;

(7) a copy of the applicant's certificate of examination showing the applicant has passed within the five years immediately preceding the date of application, a patient based clinical examination approved by the board that requires calibration of examiners, requires anonymity between candidates and grading examiners, and tests the ability of the applicant to practice dental hygiene and utilize professional judgement, the clinical examination must the following:
(A) extraoral and intraoral assessment;

(B) radiographic evaluation;

(C) periodontal assessment;

(D) subgingival calculus detection and removal; and

(E) tissue management; and

(8) a copy of the applicant's certificate of examination that meets the requirements of AS 08.32.014(a)(1)(B);

(9) an official transcript sent directly to the department from the educational institution verifying graduation from a dental hygiene program that meets the requirements of AS 08.32.014(a)(1)(A); and

(10) an affidavit from the applicant stating the applicant is not impaired to an extent that affects the applicant's ability to practice dental hygiene.

(c) In addition to the requirements of (b) of this section, an applicant for licensure by examination must pass the written Alaska jurisprudence examination authorized under AS 08.32.014 and conducted by the board with a passing score of at least 70 percent.

(d) Repealed 2/19/2021

(e) In addition to the requirements of (b) and (c) of this section, an applicant under this section who currently holds or has ever held a dental hygiene license in any jurisdiction before the 90 days immediately preceding the date of application shall submit verification of the applicant's status and complete information sent directly to the department from the licensing jurisdiction, regarding any disciplinary action or investigation taken or pending from all licensing jurisdictions where the applicant holds or has ever held a dental hygiene license.

Authority:AS 08.32.014

AS 08.32.070

AS 08.36.070

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