18VAC60-25-150: Licensure by credentials

An applicant for dental hygiene licensure by credentials shall:

1. Have graduated from or have been issued a certificate by a CODA or CDAC accredited program of dental hygiene;

2. Be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in another jurisdiction of the United States and have active clinical practice for 24 of the past 48 months immediately preceding application for licensure;

3. Be certified to be in good standing from each state in which the applicant is currently licensed or has ever held a license;

4. Have successfully completed a clinical competency examination substantially equivalent to that required for licensure by examination; and

5. Have successfully completed the dental hygiene examination of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations prior to making application to the board.