Minnesota SF1623 modifies dental hygienists licensure requirements, including education and examination criteria.

Minnesota SF1623 amends the licensure requirements for dental hygienists. To apply for licensure, an applicant must be of good moral character and either have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program providing a minimum of two academic years of education or have completed four years of postsecondary dental education and received a comparable degree from a foreign dental college. Applicants must pass the National Board of Dental Hygiene examination, a clinical competency examination, and a laws examination. A nonrefundable fee is charged for each application.

Minnesota SF1623 modifies dental hygienists licensure requirements, including education and examination criteria.

Minnesota SF1623 amends the licensure requirements for dental hygienists. To apply for licensure, an applicant must be of good moral character and either have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program providing a minimum of two academic years of education or have completed four years of postsecondary dental education and received a comparable degree from a foreign dental college. Applicants must pass the National Board of Dental Hygiene examination, a clinical competency examination, and a laws examination. A nonrefundable fee is charged for each application.