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Hygienists Licensure Information

Licensure by Examination

A hygienist who has been licensed and practicing for less than five (5) years, and desires to practice dental hygiene in the State of Arkansas, may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice pursuant to the following requirements:

The Board office will not discuss your application with anyone other than you. Feel free to contact the Board office with questions about your application at 501-682-2085 or via email at asbde@arkansas.gov.

"When will I receive my license?" That is a question that is commonly asked of the Board office, and we are unable to answer that question. Please be assured that once your application is complete, you will be issued a license via email with a wall certificate to follow in the mail. If your address has changed between the time that you submitted your application and the time that you receive your email issuing you a license, please notify the Board office of your address change.  The cost to remake your wall certificate is $25.

 

Licensure by Credentials

A dental hygienist who has been licensed and practicing continuously for the past five (5) years or more, and desires to practice dental hygiene in the State of Arkansas, may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice dental hygiene pursuant to the following requirements:

After your application is completed, you must present yourself before the Board during one of its regularly scheduled meetings for a personal interview.  During the meeting, the Board will review your application and approve or deny your application for licensure.  You will receive confirmation (via mail or email) informing you of the date and time of your interview.

Please note the following:

To be eligible for licensure by credentials, you must be currently licensed in the state from which you are applying, and must have practiced continuously for a period of five (5) years immediately prior to applying.  Secondly, the Board office will not discuss your application with anyone other than you. Feel free to contact the Board office with questions about your application at 501-682-2085 or via email at asbde@arkansas.gov.

Public Health Accrediation Board
Arkansas Department of Health
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