Dental Hygienists
The Kentucky Dental Practice Act governs the practice of dental hygiene. Dental hygiene licenses are issued through an application by exam process or by credentials.
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Hygienist Application |
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Application
 Application to Practice Dental Hygiene (PDF)
Instructions
Instructions for Application by Exam (PDF)
(if you are applying for your dental hygiene license and you have graduated in the last five years)
Instructions for Application by Credentials (PDF) (if you are licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state and would like to be licensed in Kentucky)
May 2008 graduates can contact Megan Allen at the Board office with questions regarding application status.
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Reinstatement |
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To apply for a reinstatement of your Kentucky license use the application and instructions below if your Kentucky license was active within the last five years (if it has been longer than five years, use the application by credentials or exam).
Check List to Reinstate Dental Hygiene License (PDF)
Application to Reinstate KY Dental Hygiene License (PDF)
Application for National Practitioners Databank Report (PDF)
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Important Attachments |
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Include this form with your application to practice dentistry or to reinstate your Kentucky dental license:
Continuing Education Course List (PDF) (not applicable if applying immediately upon graduation from dental hygiene school)
Include this form (and $25 query fee) with your application to practice dental hygiene or to reinstate your Kentucky license if you have held a license in another state:
Application for National Practitioners Databank Report
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Hygienist / Dental Assistant Duties |
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Law Links |
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Verification of Licensure |
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VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
* send written request to the Board office
* include $20 fee
* include name and address where verification
should be mailed
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