Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners

Hygienists

As a result of 2021 Practice Act amendments, licensees now renew every two years, in odd numbered years. No licenses are due to renew in 2022!

License and Permits required to practice in Wyoming

  • Individuals wishing to practice as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the State of Wyoming must first obtain licensure.

  • Any dental assistant taking and exposing radiographs or placing pit and fissure sealants must first obtain a permit.

Applying for Licensure

  • The Board office will only communicate with the applicant regarding the status of any application.

  • The Board will not accept cash, please do not mail or carry in cash payments.

Application Processing

  • Once an application file is received and determined to be complete, review typically takes 1-3 weeks. This is a generalization and not a guarantee. Review time may vary due to the application type, current staff and/or review committee workload, if any discipline is disclosed, etc.

  • All applications are processed as quickly as staff is able and each is processed in the order received.

Questions?

  • Please contact dentalboard@wyo.gov with any questions!

Hygiene Application and Other Forms

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The Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners requires completion of a patient-based clinical examination. There are no exceptions to this requirement!! You MUST take a patient based clinical exam that meets the requirements in Chapter 3 of the Board Rules to be licensed in Wyoming.

Hygiene Application Forms

Other Forms

Expanded Duty Forms

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Renewal, Restoration, and Relicensure Forms

  • As a result of 2021 Practice Act amendments, licensees now renew every two years, in odd numbered years. No licenses are due to renew in 2022!

  • CE is required with every renewal. You can review the continuing education requirements on the Continuing Education page of the Board's website.

  • Renewal notices will be sent October of 2023 to your last known address.

Failed to renew and need your Wyoming license?

  • You must apply for "Hygienist Restoration" from April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 which costs $190. This will restore your license through December 31, 2023.

  • You must apply for "Hygienist Relicensure" from January 1, 2023 and on which costs $190.