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
Click a link below and print the form you need. These are not editable or fillable. You must open and print.
Hygiene Application Forms
Hygienist by Examination (New Graduate) - If a new graduate - not licensed anywhere yet.
Hygienist by Endorsement - If actively licensed in another state.
Volunteer's Certificate - If retired, a certificate for providing services to low-income, uninsured persons at nonprofit health care facilities
Hygiene Reinstatement - For those seeking reinstatement following disciplinary action
Hygiene Employment Verification Form - For those needing employer verification of clinical experience.
Other Forms
Address / Name Change - To update your name or contact information with the Board Office
License Verification Request - To have your Wyoming license verified to other jurisdictions or entities
Replacement Documents Request - To request replacement pocket cards or wall certificate
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. This will restore your license through December 31, 2023.