Every person who desires to practice dental hygiene in Kansas must submit a written application and proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and a graduate of a dental school or college approved by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Other requirements are outlined in each application below.
***Effective immediately, each applicant must assemble all documentation and submit a fully completed application prior to Board processing. Please read all instructions carefully.***
LICENSING BY EXAMINATION
If you are a recent graduate from a school or have been licensed in another state for less than 3 years, you will apply by Examination.
LICENSING BY CREDENTIAL
If you have been licensed for more than 3 years and have practiced during the past 3 years from the date of application, you will apply by Credential.
LICENSING BY REINSTATEMENT OF A KANSAS LICENSE
If you previously held a Kansas license, but the license is no longer active, and you have practiced during the past 3 years from the date of application, you will apply by Reinstatement.
LICENSING BY RETURNING A "RETIRED" OR "DISABLED" KANSAS LICENSE TO "ACTIVE"
If you have placed your Kansas license on retired or disabled status, you will apply by Return to Active Status.
EXTENDED CARE PERMIT I
If you are a licensed dental hygienist and meet the qualifications on the application, you may apply for an Extended Care Permit I.
EXTENDED CARE PERMIT II
If you are a licensed dental hygienist and meet the qualifications on the application, you may apply for an Extended Care Permit II.
EXTENDED CARE PERMIT III
If you are a licensed dental hygienist and meet the qualifications on the application, you may apply for an Extended Care Permit III.
EXTENDED CARE PERMIT: CHANGE OF SPONSORING DENTIST
If you are a licensed hygienist who holds any level of an Extended Care Permit and your sponsoring dentist has changed, you must notify the Board of the Change of Sponsoring Dentist.