Section 25-13-1-4 - License; application; examination; fee(a) Any person desiring to practice dental hygiene in Indiana must procure from the board a license to practice dental hygiene. To procure a license, the applicant must submit to the board proof of graduation from an institution for educating dental hygienists that is approved by the board and other credentials required by this chapter, together with an application on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. Each applicant must pay to the board an application fee set by the board under section 5 of this chapter at the time the application is made and must pass an examination administered by an entity approved by the board. The board may establish under section 5 of this chapter additional requirements as a prerequisite to taking an examination for any applicant who has failed the examination two (2) or more times. Application fees are not refundable.(b) An applicant described under subsection (a) shall, at the request of the board, make an appearance before the board.Amended by P.L. 103-2011, SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2011.(Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.4; Acts1971 , P.L. 371, SEC.2.) As amended by Acts1981 , P.L. 222, SEC.111; Acts1982 , P.L. 113, SEC.46; P.L. 169-1985, SEC.39; P.L. 152-1988, SEC.10; P.L. 48-1991, SEC.24.