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Dental Hygienist License

License to practice dental hygiene in Arizona issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11, Article 4.

Licensing authority: Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners · Application information

Licensure by credential
Age
At least eighteen years of age (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Application Documents
Sworn statement, photograph no more than 6 months old, official transcript, current healthcare-provider CPR certificate, license verifications and, if licensed elsewhere, an NPDB self-query no more than 30 days old (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-301(A)).
Continuing Education
Written affidavit of compliance with the continuing dental hygienist education requirement of the state of current licensure (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-203(B)(3)).
Current License
A current dental hygienist license in another state, territory, or district of the United States (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-203(B)(1)).
Education
Evidence of graduation or a certificate of satisfactory completion in a course or curriculum in dental hygiene from a recognized dental hygiene school (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Fee
Licensure by credential fee prescribed in A.R.S. § 32-1292.01, reduced by 50% for a three-year exclusive service commitment in underserved areas or facilities (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-203(D)-(E)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
A valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03 (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Practice Hours
Written affidavit of at least 1000 hours of dental hygiene practice during the two years immediately before applying (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-203(B)(2)).
Prior Clinical Examination
Passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before applying, shown by certified documentation sent directly to the Board (A.R.S. § 32-1292.01(A); 4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-201(A), R4-11-203(B)(4)). No official source names the accepted clinical examinations.
Licensure by examination
Age
At least eighteen years of age (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Application Documents
Sworn statement, photograph no more than 6 months old, official transcript, current healthcare-provider CPR certificate, license verifications and, if licensed elsewhere, an NPDB self-query no more than 30 days old (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-301(A)).
Clinical Examination
Passed a clinical examination administered by a state or regional testing agency in the United States within five years preceding filing the application (A.R.S. § 32-1285(2)); the certificate or scorecard must be sent to the Board directly by the state, territory, District of Columbia or testing agency (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-301(A)(4)(c)). No official source names the accepted clinical examinations.
Education
Evidence of graduation or a certificate of satisfactory completion in a course or curriculum in dental hygiene from a recognized dental hygiene school (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
A valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03 (A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)).
Jurisprudence Passing Score
Arizona jurisprudence examination passed with a minimum score of 75% (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-301(C)); the Board’s portal states results are valid for one year from completion.
National Board Scores
Official National Board scorecard sent directly to the Board (4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-301(A)(5)).
Reinstatement of an expired license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Timing
Complete renewal application within twenty-four months after expiration, with the renewal fee and a $100 penalty; after that period the person must reapply for licensure (A.R.S. § 32-1287(D)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Triennial license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Written affidavit of compliance with Board continuing education rules (A.R.S. § 32-1287(B)); 4 A.A.C. 11, R4-11-1204 sets the dental hygienist requirements.
Renewal
Complete renewal application and renewal fee on or before the last day of the licensee’s birth month every third year (A.R.S. § 32-1287(A)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal license recognition (spouse of active duty military member)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Jurisprudence Statement
The statute issues this license "without an examination" (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)); the Board’s Applications and Forms page nevertheless states: "As part of your initial application, all applicants will be required to submit a copy of his/her certificate of completion of the Board’s jurisprudence examination."
Military Spouse
Married to an active duty member of the United States armed forces who is accompanying the member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation in Arizona (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)).
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state in the same discipline and practice level, in good standing, and licensed for at least one year (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Examination
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal license recognition (Arizona resident)
Other Conditions
Minimum education and experience requirements verified by the other state, no revocation, surrender, unresolved discipline or pending complaint, fees paid, and no disqualifying criminal history (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3), (5)-(9)).
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state in the same discipline and practice level, in good standing in all states, and licensed for at least one year (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Examination
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).
Residency
Establishes residence in Arizona; proof of Arizona residency is submitted (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A); Initial Application Instructions, process 3).

Arizona Dental Jurisprudence Examination

Provider
Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (online Jurisprudence Portal)
Format
Online open-book multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
50
Time limit
1 hour
Passing score
75%
Exam fee
$35.00 testing fee, plus the Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee paid with the application ($100 for dental hygienists)
Examination outline
  • Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 32, Chapter 11 (Dentistry)
  • Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 11 (State Board of Dental Examiners)
Examination sources

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

Examination outline
  • Discipline-Based Component — Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice (61 items)
    • Anatomic Sciences
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy — Head and neck anatomy
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy — Dental anatomy
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy — Dental anatomy — General anatomy
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy — Dental anatomy — Root anatomy
    • Anatomic Sciences — Anatomy — Histology and Embryology
    • Anatomic Sciences — Physiology
    • Anatomic Sciences — Biochemistry and Nutrition
    • Anatomic Sciences — Microbiology and Immunology
    • Anatomic Sciences — Pathology
    • Anatomic Sciences — Pathology — General
    • Anatomic Sciences — Pathology — Oral
    • Anatomic Sciences — Pharmacology
  • Discipline-Based Component — Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services (115 items)
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics — Medical and dental history
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics — Head and neck examination
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics — Periodontal evaluation
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics — Oral evaluation
    • Assessing Patient Characteristics — General
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs — Principles of radiophysics and radiobiology
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs — Principles of radiologic health
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs — Technique
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs — Recognition of normalities and abnormalities
    • Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs — General
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Infection control (application)
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Recognition of emergency situations and provision of appropriate care
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Planning of individualized instruction
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Provision of instruction for prevention and management of oral diseases
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Provision of instruction for prevention and management of oral diseases — Dental caries
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Provision of instruction for prevention and management of oral diseases — Periodontal disease
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Provision of instruction for prevention and management of oral diseases — Oral conditions
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Anxiety and pain control
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Recognition and management of compromised patients
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Dental hygiene treatment strategies
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Dental hygiene treatment strategies — Diagnosis
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Dental hygiene treatment strategies — Treatment plan
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — Dental hygiene treatment strategies — Case presentation
    • Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care — Individualized patient education — General
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Prescribed therapy
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Prescribed therapy — Periodontal debridement
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Prescribed therapy — Surgical support services
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Prescribed therapy — Chemotherapeutic agents
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Prescribed therapy — General
    • Performing Periodontal Procedures — Reassessment and maintenance (e.g., implant care)
    • Using Preventive Agents
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical — Mechanisms of action
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical — Toxicology
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical — Methods of administration
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical — Methods of administration — Water fluoridation
    • Using Preventive Agents — Fluorides - systemic and topical — Methods of administration — Self-administered
    • Using Preventive Agents — Pit and fissure sealants
    • Using Preventive Agents — Other preventive agents
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services — Properties and manipulation of materials
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services — Polishing natural and restored teeth
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services — Making of impressions and preparation of study casts
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services — Other supportive services (e.g., tooth desensitization)
    • Providing Supportive Treatment Services — General
    • Professional Responsibility
    • Professional Responsibility — Ethical principles, including informed consent
    • Professional Responsibility — Regulatory compliance
    • Professional Responsibility — Patient and professional communication
    • Professional Responsibility — General
  • Discipline-Based Component — Community Health/Research Principles (24 items)
    • Promoting Health and Preventing Disease Within Groups
    • Participating in Community Programs
    • Participating in Community Programs — Assessing populations and defining objectives
    • Participating in Community Programs — Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs
    • Analyzing Scientific Literature, Understanding Statistical Concepts, and Applying Research Results
  • Case-Based Component (150 items involving 12 to 15 dental hygiene patient cases)
    • Cases present information dealing with adult and child patients and may involve geriatric, adult-periodontal, pediatric, special needs, medically compromised, and other patient types; a medically compromised patient is one whose health status may require modification of standard treatment or special consideration.
    • Patient information is presented by means of patient histories, dental charts, radiographs, and clinical photographs.
    • Assessing patient characteristics
    • Obtaining and interpreting radiographs
    • Planning and managing dental hygiene care
    • Performing periodontal procedures
    • Using preventive agents
    • Providing supportive treatment service
    • Professional responsibility
Examination sources