Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Important Notes
Practice in Wyoming
No person may practice as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the State of Wyoming without first obtaining a license from the Board.
No dental assistant may take and expose radiographs or place pit and fissure sealants without first obtaining a permit from the Board.
Applying for Licensure
The Board office will not communicate with any individual except for the applicant regarding the status of any application.
The Board will NOT accept cash.
Regardless of the date your license or permit is issued, all licenses and permits WILL expire December 31 of the year issued - even if it is issued December 30. Please plan accordingly.
Licensure Applications
Hygienist by Examination (New Graduate)
If a new graduate - not licensed anywhere yet.
If actively licensed in another state.
Hygienist by Endorsement w/ Temporary Educator License
If actively licensed in another state and requesting a temporary educator's permit to instruct at a dental hygiene school while full license approval is pending.
Limited license for teaching, examining, consulting, reviewing, or engaging in administrative oversight
If retired, a certificate for providing services to low-income, uninsured persons at nonprofit health care facilities