Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Hygienists
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
The Board office will only communicate with the applicant regarding the status of any application. Board Staff processes applications in the order of receipt. This typically takes 5-7 days depending on the volume of mail received. You will receive an email once received and processed. Once your file is determined to be complete, Board Staff will run a query through the National Practitioner Data Bank to verify if there are any insurance claims or actions against you. Following this step, your file will be emailed to an Application Review Committee for consideration. Review generally takes 1-3 weeks - this is an average and not a guarantee. Following approval, you will receive an email with your license information and your license materials will be mailed to the preferred mailing address you provide on the application form.
Want to check your application status? Email us at dentalboard@wyo.gov for an update. Please limit your inquiries to no more than once weekly.
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
Review the Application Processing bullets above for a better understanding of the Board Office processes. Do not contact the office more than once per week for status updates.
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
Click a link below and print the form you need. These are not editable or fillable. You must open and print.
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.