⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Montana → Wyoming

Everything you need to know about transferring your dental hygienist license from Montana to Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

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.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Montana (MT)	Wyoming (WY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $185 (comprised of $100 application fee + $85 jurisprudence exam fee); exam fee: $685; license fee: $5-$10; renewal fee: $170; total initial fees: $185; confidence: high; sources: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/dentistry/	application fee: $20; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $200+; confidence: high; sources: https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/hygienists; https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/renewals
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Triennial (3 years); CE hours: 36; Fee: $170	Period: Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025); CE hours: 16; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-08. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Wyoming accepts out-of-state dental hygienist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Montana — Period: Triennial (3 years); CE hours: 36; Fee: $170; Wyoming — Period: Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025); CE hours: 16; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners →
2
Request credential verification from Montana Board of Dentistry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Montana board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Wyoming Licensing Board

Board: Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Website: https://dental.wyo.gov/
Phone: (307) 777-7387

Contact Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Montana (MT)	Wyoming (WY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $185 (comprised of $100 application fee + $85 jurisprudence exam fee); exam fee: $685; license fee: $5-$10; renewal fee: $170; total initial fees: $185; confidence: high; sources: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/dentistry/	application fee: $20; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $200+; confidence: high; sources: https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/hygienists; https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/renewals
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Triennial (3 years); CE hours: 36; Fee: $170	Period: Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025); CE hours: 16; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-08. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Wyoming accepts out-of-state dental hygienist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Montana — Period: Triennial (3 years); CE hours: 36; Fee: $170; Wyoming — Period: Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025); CE hours: 16; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners →

Request credential verification from Montana Board of Dentistry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Montana board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Montana → Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wyoming Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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Transfer Your Dental Hygienist License: Montana → Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wyoming Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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