# WAC 246-815-020: WAC 246-815-020. Dental hygiene licensure — Eligibility and application requirements

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-815-020
- **Heading:** WAC 246-815-020. Dental hygiene licensure — Eligibility and application requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-815 / Section 246-815-020

## Text

An applicant for a dental hygiene license shall submit to the department the following:
(1) An initial application on forms provided by the department;
(2) The fee required under WAC 246-815-990 ;
(3) Proof of successful completion of the Washington state dental hygiene drug and law jurisprudence exam as required by the department;
(4) Official transcripts verifying successful completion of an approved dental hygiene education program and proof of successful completion of any applicable expanded education programs approved under WAC 246-815-030 . Official transcripts must be sent directly to the department by the dental hygiene education program(s). No other proof of successful completion is acceptable;
(5) Official verification of passing the National Board Dental Hygiene written examination, as offered by the American Dental Association. Official verification must be sent directly to the department from the American Dental Association Department of Testing Services; and
(6) Official verification of passing the dental hygiene examinations as required in WAC 246-815-050 . Official verification must be sent directly to the department from the testing agency.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-815-010 WAC 246-815-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_010.md)
- [WAC 246-815-020 WAC 246-815-020. Dental hygiene licensure — Eligibility and application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_020.md)
- [WAC 246-815-030 WAC 246-815-030. Dental hygiene and expanded functions education program requirements for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_030.md)
- [WAC 246-815-050 WAC 246-815-050. Dental hygiene clinical examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_050.md)
- [WAC 246-815-100 WAC 246-815-100. Licensure by interstate endorsement of credentials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_100.md)
- [WAC 246-815-110 WAC 246-815-110. Application procedures for approval of non-CODA accredited dental hygiene expanded functions education programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_110.md)
- [WAC 246-815-130 WAC 246-815-130. Curriculum requirements for expanded functions dental hygiene education programs approval](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_130.md)
- [WAC 246-815-140 WAC 246-815-140. Continuing education and renewal requirements for dental hygienists](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_140.md)
- [WAC 246-815-145 WAC 246-815-145. Dental hygiene health equity training requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_145.md)
- [WAC 246-815-155 WAC 246-815-155. Dental hygienist suicide prevention education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_155.md)
- [WAC 246-815-160 WAC 246-815-160. Standards of dental hygiene practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_160.md)
- [WAC 246-815-164 WAC 246-815-164. Patient record content](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_164.md)
- [WAC 246-815-166 WAC 246-815-166. Patient record retention and accessibility requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_166.md)
- [WAC 246-815-250 WAC 246-815-250. Cooperation with investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_815_250.md)

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