Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 5-9-6 - Application for Licensure of a Dental Hygienists from out of State6.1. Persons seeking licensure as a dental hygienist shall submit an application to the Board prescribed by the Board.6.2. Each applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.6.3. Each applicant shall submit evidence he or she holds a dental hygiene license in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements substantially equivalent to those required in this state by way of a formal letter from the state issuing said license bearing said state's official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office or by submitting evidence of graduation with a degree in dental hygiene from an approved dental hygiene program of a college, school or dental department of a university. An official transcript bearing the school or registrar's seal is required and must be sent directly from the college or university to the Board's office.6.4. Each applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant's successful completion of the examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations sent directly from the Commission to the Board's office.6.5. Each applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant's successful completion of an examination by a regional and/or state clinical board approved by the Board sent directly from the regional or state board to the Board's office.6.6. Each applicant shall successfully complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.6.7. Each applicant shall submit verification of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.6.8. Each applicant shall be personally interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members.