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Dental Hygienist
Total cost: $200+
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Completion of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
Degree Required
Required
NBDHE
Required
Clinical Exam
$200+
Total Initial Fees
16 hrs
CE Hours
Allowed
Local Anesthesia
Completion of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program Program must be CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) accredited. Program length: 2-3 years.
Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). Format: 350 multiple-choice questions, computer-based. Passing score: 75.
Pass a clinical board examination. Wyoming accepts: CRDTS, WREB, NERB, CITA, SRTA. No state-specific exam. CRDTS given at Sheridan College and throughout CRDTS region. WREB administered throughout WREB region. Multiple other regional exams accepted.
Pass the Wyoming dental jurisprudence exam. Wyoming Jurisprudence Examination (taken in the office of a Board Member).
Obtain current CPR/BLS certification, pass a criminal background check, BLS/CPR certification (required; does NOT count toward CE hours), Expanded Functions Certificate for local anesthesia ($150 application), Expanded Functions Certificate for nitrous oxide ($150 application), Expanded Functions Certificate for soft tissue lasers ($150 application), Professional Background Information Service (PBIS) Level II at renewal.
Submit your application to the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners. Application fee: $20. Total initial fees: $200+.
Renew your license every Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025). 16 CE hours required. Renewal fee: $200.
CE Hours Required
16 hours
Per biennial; renewal window october 1 – december 31 of odd-numbered years (next: oct 1 – dec 31, 2025) renewal cycle
Renewal Cycle
Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025)
Required CE Topics
7 topic areas
All courses must be clinical in nature, BLS certification required separately (does NOT count toward 16 hours), Business/practice-building courses NOT accepted, +4 more
Renewal Fee
$200
Degree Required
CODA-Accredited Program Required
Program Details
2-3 years
Program Length
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Required
NBDHE (National Board)
Required
Clinical Exam
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
National Board Exam (NBDHE)
VerifiedExam Name
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
Passing Score
75%
Exam Format
350 multiple-choice questions, computer-based
Clinical Exam
VerifiedAccepted Clinical Exams
State-Specific Exam
No state-specific exam. CRDTS given at Sheridan College and throughout CRDTS region. WREB administered throughout WREB region. Multiple other regional exams accepted.
Jurisprudence Exam
VerifiedExam Name
Wyoming Jurisprudence Examination (taken in the office of a Board Member)
Overall licensing difficulty: 10/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NBDHE (National Board Dental Hygiene Exam)
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Official Title
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Requirements
ADA-accredited dental hygiene program, NBDHE, regional clinical exam, jurisprudence exam, BLS/CPR certification
Supervision
Supervision of a licensed dentist
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Dental Hygienist with Expanded Functions Certificate
Requirements
Standard license plus Board-endorsed expanded functions course in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and/or soft tissue lasers
Supervision
Supervision of a licensed dentist
Additional Requirements
Permitted Procedures
VerifiedAllowed
Local Anesthesia
Allowed
Nitrous Oxide
Not Allowed
Restorative Duties
Allowed
Laser Use
Notes
Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and soft tissue lasers each require separate expanded function certificates with Board-endorsed coursework. $150 application fee for expanded function certificate. Services must be performed under supervision of a licensed dentist.
Permitted Supervision Arrangements
VerifiedGeneral Supervision
Dentist authorizes procedures but need not be present
Direct Supervision
Dentist must be present in the facility
Indirect Supervision
Dentist has authorized procedures and is available
Unsupervised Practice
Hygienist can practice independently without a dentist
Notes
Wyoming requires dental hygienists to practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The renewal certificate must be made available to the supervising dentist. Wyoming is NOT a direct access state.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Licensure by credentials application fee | $20 |
Renewal Fee Annual renewal plus PBIS (Professional Background Information Service) fee at Level II | $200 |
Total Initial Fees Application fee plus renewal fee plus exam fees paid separately | $200+ |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedBiennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025)
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$200
Plus PBIS fee; renewal October 1 - December 31 of odd years; grace period January 1 - March 31 (cannot practice until processed)
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.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our dental hygienist license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Licensure by Endorsement
Transfer Details
Applicants actively licensed in another state may apply by endorsement. Processing time approximately 2-3 weeks after all materials received, then 1-3 weeks for Application Review Committee consideration.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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CPR/BLS Certification Required
Background Check Required
BLS/CPR certification (required; does NOT count toward CE hours)
Expanded Functions Certificate for local anesthesia ($150 application)
Expanded Functions Certificate for nitrous oxide ($150 application)
Expanded Functions Certificate for soft tissue lasers ($150 application)
Professional Background Information Service (PBIS) Level II at renewal
Wyoming's jurisprudence exam is uniquely taken in the office of a Board Member rather than as a standardized online test. The CRDTS clinical exam is offered at Sheridan College in May. BLS certification explicitly does NOT count toward CE hours. The endorsement application fee is remarkably low at $20, but expanded function certificates cost $150 each. A Volunteer's Certificate allows retired hygienists to serve low-income, uninsured persons at nonprofits. Soft tissue laser certification is available. No CE hour carryover is allowed, and business courses are excluded. The board uses PBIS (Professional Background Information Service) at Level II for background screening at each renewal.
Wyoming jurisprudence exam is uniquely taken in the office of a Board Member -- not a standardized online exam.
CRDTS clinical exam is offered at Sheridan College in Wyoming each May.
Volunteer's Certificate available for retired hygienists to provide services to low-income, uninsured persons at nonprofit health care facilities.
BLS certification hours do NOT count toward CE requirements -- a notable distinction.
No carryover of excess CE hours allowed.
New licensees in even years need only 8 hours for their first renewal period.
New licensees in odd years need NO CE for their first renewal.
Business/practice-building courses are NOT accepted for CE credit.
Soft tissue laser certification is available -- not all states permit this.
Endorsement application fee is remarkably low at $20.
PBIS (Professional Background Information Service) Level II required at each renewal.
Restoration fee (if license lapses April 1 - December 31): $190. Relicensure fee (after December 31): $190.
Board address: 2001 Capitol Ave, Emerson Bldg, Room 104, Cheyenne, WY 82002.
Hygienist Restoration (April 1 – December 31, 2026): $190. Hygienist Relicensure (after December 31, 2026): $190.
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Wyoming requires a Completion of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program from a CODA-accredited program. The NBDHE is required. Dental hygienists may administer local anesthesia. All licensing is managed through the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state dental board.