Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-11-203 - Dental Hygienist Licensure by Credential; Application

A. A dental hygienist applying under A.R.S. § 32-1292.01 shall comply with all other applicable requirements in A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 and this Article.

B. A dental hygienist applying under A.R.S. § 32-1292.01 shall:

1. Have a current dental hygienist license in another state, territory, or district of the United States;

2. Submit a written affidavit affirming that the applicant has practiced as a dental hygienist for a minimum of 1000 hours during the two years immediately before applying for licensure by credential. For purposes of this subsection, dental hygienist practice includes experience as a dental hygienist educator at a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or another post-secondary dental education program accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or employment as a dental hygienist in a public health setting;

3. Submit a written affidavit affirming that the applicant has complied with the continuing dental hygienist education requirement of the state in which the applicant is currently licensed;

4. Provide evidence regarding the clinical examination by complying with R4-11-201(A); and

5. Pass the Arizona jurisprudence examination with a minimum score of 75%.

C. A dental hygienist applying under A.R.S. § 32-1292.01(A)(2) shall submit certified documentation sent directly from the applicable state, United States territory, District of Columbia or regional testing agency to the Board that contains the name of applicant, date of examination or examinations and proof of a passing score.

D.C. For any application submitted under A.R.S. § 32-1292.01, the Board may request additional clarifying evidence as required under R4-11-201(A).

E.D. An applicant for dental hygienist licensure by credential shall pay the fee prescribed in A.R.S. § 32-1292.01, except the fee is reduced by 50% for applicants who will be employed or working under contract in:

1. Underserved areas such as declared or eligible Health Professional Shortage Areas; or

2. Other facilities caring for underserved populations, as recognized by the Arizona Department of Health Services and approved by the Board.

F.E. An applicant for dental hygienist licensure by credential who works in areas or facilities described in subsection (D) shall:

1. Commit to a three-year exclusive service period,

2. File a copy of a contract or employment verification statement with the Board, and

3. As a Licensee, submit an annual contract or employment verification statement to the Board by December 31 of each year.

G.F. A Licensee's failure to comply with the requirements in R4-11-203(E) is considered unprofessional conduct and may result in disciplinary action based on the circumstances of the case.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-11-203

Former Rule 2c; Former Section R4-11-13 repealed, new Section R4-11-13 adopted effective November 20, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Amended effective October 30, 1980 (Supp. 80-5). Former Section R4-11-13 renumbered as Section R4-11-203 without change effective July 29, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). Former Section R4-11-203 renumbered to R4-11-302, new Section R4-11-203 renumbered from R4-11-103 and amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 580, effective February 4, 1999 (Supp. 99-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E), effective April 30, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 4126, effective November 8, 2003 (Supp. 03-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 371, effective 4/3/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1330, effective 7/10/2023.