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• Renew your license

Apply online

Getting started

Online Application Instructions

Online application instructions are on our website.

Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.

Apply for the dental assisting national board (DANB)

DANB State Exam Applications

Applications

• License Application Packet (PDF)
• Initial Temporary Dental Hygiene License Application Packet (PDF)
• Initial Temporary Dental Hygiene 1st Time Renewal Packet (PDF)
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam Application (PDF)
• Expired Credential Reactivation Application Packet (PDF)

Verification Forms

• Education Verification (PDF)
• Credential Verification (PDF)

Endorsements/Attestations

• Sealant/Fluoride Varnish Endorsement Form (PDF)
• Education Verification Local Anesthesia Endorsement (PDF)
• Education Verification Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Endorsement (PDF)
• Continuing Education Attestation (PDF)
• Disciplinary Action Attestation (PDF)

Other forms

• Practice Plan and Agreement for Dental Hygiene Services in Senior Centers (PDF)
• Dental Hygiene Expanded Functions Program Approval Application (PDF)
• Dental Hygiene Expanded Functions Education Information (PDF)

Renewal requirements

Dental hygienists must renew their license annually. Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date. Dental hygienists are required to submit the appropriate renewal fee(s) with each renewal cycle.

Fee Schedule

2024 Fiscal Year in Review (PDF)

See fee information below

WAC 246-815-990 – Fees

Dental hygienist

• Application examination and reexamination - $100
• Renewal - $70
• Late renewal penalty - $50
• Expired license reissue - $50
• Credentialing application - $100
• Limited license application - $100
• Limited license renewal - $70
• Limited license late renewal penalty - $50
• Expired limited license reissue - $50
• Duplicate license - $15
• Certification of license - $25
• Education program evaluation - $200

Dental hygienist sealant endorsement

• Dental assistant application/endorsement - $50
• Dental hygiene application/endorsement - $50

Endorsement Information

• Endorsement fees for dental assistants and dental hygienists, renewal of endorsement not required.
• Endorsements don't require renewal.
• Endorsement documents are issued to the qualified applicant and aren't the property of the employer or the supervisor.

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.

Process for Approving/Denying Applications

We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.29 RCW and chapter 246-815 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.