New Hampshire Dental Hygiene — License Examination Requirements
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This page provides licensing requirements, not a question bank. Review the applicable pathway and official sources below.
Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements
Each license and applicant pathway has its own requirements and exemptions. Choosing practice questions does not determine your eligibility.
Temporary License to Provide Voluntary Dental Hygiene Services
Temporary license for voluntary dental hygiene services without compensation for specific programs and locations (RSA 317-A:8, IV; Den 301.05).
Licensing authority: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) · Application information
Temporary license voluntary services
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
- Application
- Application for Registration and License Renewal - Volunteer form (Den 301.05(b)); no fee (Den 301.05(f)).
- Maintenance
- BLS-HCP certification and 2 CEUs in infection control each biennium (Den 301.05(g)).
- Prior Licensure
- Active, inactive or former licensee in New Hampshire or another state or Canadian province as determined by the board (RSA 317-A:8, IV); retired hygienists must have had all dental hygiene licenses in good standing when they retired (Den 301.05(h)).
- Scope
- Only voluntary services without pay, for specific programs and locations; valid not more than one year, expiring May 1 (Den 301.05(c), (d)).
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2025-09-30.