AlaskaDental Hygienist License Requirements

Program Details

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Licensed dental hygienists may perform: oral health promotion and disease prevention education, removal of deposits and stains, application of topical preventive agents including fluoride varnishes and sealants, polishing and smoothing restorations, removal of marginal overhangs, preliminary charting and triage, radiographs, use of local periodontal therapeutic agents, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy with or without local anesthesia subsequent to a licensed dentist's authorization or diagnosis.

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Standard practice is under general supervision. Advanced Practice Permit holders with 4,000 hours of clinical experience can practice without direct supervision. Local anesthesia may be provided under general supervision as part of approved treatment plans. Alaska is a direct access state through the Advanced Practice Permit.

CE Topics

Regulatory Board

Dental hygienist licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering infection control, CPR/BLS, ethics, and clinical topics relevant to dental hygiene practice.

Additional Requirements for Transfer

• •Current CPR certification (hands-on component required)
• •Alaska Jurisprudence Examination (70% passing score)
• •License verification from all states
• •Background check

Dental hygienist license reciprocity varies by state. Many states offer licensure by credentials or endorsement for hygienists with active licenses in other states, though additional exams or documentation may be required.