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Dental Hygiene Faculty License

License limited to teaching dental hygiene in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene school or program in Georgia (Rule 150-7-.02(1)).

Licensing authority: Georgia Board of Dentistry · Application information

Faculty license accredited graduate
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Background check
Criminal background check at the applicant's expense (Rule 150-7-.02(1)(j)).
Education
Graduate of a dental hygiene school or college accredited by the ADA or its successor agency and approved by the Board (Rule 150-7-.02(1)(a)).
Employment
Letter of recommendation from the dean or director of the teaching institution and a copy of the employment contract (Rule 150-7-.02(1)(d)).
License standing
All dental hygiene licenses held must be in good standing and unencumbered by past or pending disciplinary action (Rule 150-7-.02(1)(b)).
National board examination
Rule 150-7-.02(1)(c) requires passage with 75 or higher on the National Board Examination. Rule 150-5-.02(6) requires a copy of the score showing passage of all sections with 75 or higher on the National Board Examination; the Board application names the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) of the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (registered as exam-version-us-nbdhe-2026-pre-update). Not mounted as a leaf in this survey: the statute carrier that adoption of a nationwide examination requires (O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11) could not be obtained; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap.
Scope limits
Practice only on the premises of the employing school for teaching and instructing; valid only while an active faculty member (Rule 150-7-.02(1)(f), (i), (k)).

Dental Hygiene License

License issued by the Georgia Board of Dentistry to practice dental hygiene in Georgia.

Licensing authority: Georgia Board of Dentistry · Application information

Licensure by credentials
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Active practice after licensure
Must establish active practice in Georgia (at least 500 hours per twelve-month period) within two years of receiving the license or the license is automatically revoked (Rule 150-7-.05(8)).
Background check
Criminal background check at the applicant's expense (Rule 150-7-.05(3)(e)).
Clinical examination
Passage of all sections with 75 or higher, or its equivalent score, on a clinical examination administered by the Board or a testing agency designated and approved by the Board; no attempt after a fourth is recognized (Rule 150-7-.05(3)(f)). Rule 150-5-.02(2)-(3) requires passage of all sections with 75 or higher on a psychomotor, patient-based or simulated patient-based clinical examination, and the Board considers results from the CRDTS dental hygiene examinations (registered: exam-version-us-crdts-dh-patient-based-2026 and exam-version-us-crdts-dh-simulated-patient-2026) and, after January 1, 2021, the ADEX dental hygiene examinations administered by CDCA, WREB or CITA (registered: exam-version-us-adex-dental-hygiene-2026). Not mounted as leaves in this survey for the same unobtained statute carrier; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(e) also lists the SRTA dental hygiene examinations; CRDTS states at https://www.srta.org/ (retrieved 2026-09-26) that SRTA has merged with CRDTS. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(f): the Board may hold other examinations as may be required and necessary.
Education
Dental hygiene degree from a school approved by the Board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (Rule 150-7-.05(3)(b)).
Licensure requirements
Must meet all requirements for licensure in Rules 150-5-.02, 150-5-.03, 150-5-.04 and 150-5-.05 (Rule 150-7-.05(3)(d)), including the National Board Examination score of Rule 150-5-.02(6).
Military and federal installations
Active duty military dental hygienists and contract employees on Georgia federal installations are exempt from the state-of-practice requirement and must provide a letter from the supervising authority or commanding officer (Rule 150-7-.05(4)-(6)); service members, military spouses and transitioning service members qualify for expedited application review (Rule 150-7-.06).
National board examination
Rule 150-5-.02(6) requires a copy of the score showing passage of all sections with 75 or higher on the National Board Examination; the Board application names the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) of the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (registered as exam-version-us-nbdhe-2026-pre-update). Not mounted as a leaf in this survey: the statute carrier that adoption of a nationwide examination requires (O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11) could not be obtained; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap.
Other state license
Active dental hygiene license in good standing from another state that has a credentialing law similar to Georgia's; applicants from states not issuing licenses by credentials are ineligible (Rule 150-7-.05(2), (3)(a)).
Practice experience
Full-time clinical practice (at least 1,000 hours in each twelve-month period), full-time clinical faculty, or a combination for each of the two years immediately preceding the application (Rule 150-7-.05(1)(c), (1)(e), (3)(c)).
Licensure by endorsement military spouse
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Clinical examination
Proof of passage of all sections with a score of 75 or higher, or its equivalent score, on a clinical examination (application checklist item 5); the form names no particular examination.
Education
Graduation with an A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree from a dental hygiene school accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Education (application checklist item 3).
Expedited review
Military spouses qualify for expedited application review once a completed application is submitted (Rule 150-7-.06(2)).
License verification
Official verification of every dental hygiene license ever held, other than Georgia (application checklist item 2).
Military spouse status
Applicant affirms being a military spouse of a service member or transitioning service member and submits the spouse's PCS orders and marriage certificate or other documentation (endorsement application).
National board examination
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination scores are required (application checklist item 4). Rule 150-5-.02(6) requires a copy of the score showing passage of all sections with 75 or higher on the National Board Examination; the Board application names the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) of the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (registered as exam-version-us-nbdhe-2026-pre-update). Not mounted as a leaf in this survey: the statute carrier that adoption of a nationwide examination requires (O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11) could not be obtained; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap.
Licensure by examination
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Age and character
At least eighteen years of age and of good moral character (Rule 150-5-.01(1)).
Application documents
Official transcript, clinical examination results, National Board scores, current CPR certification, National Practitioner Data Bank reports, criminal background check, verification of every dental hygiene license held, and the citizenship affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1 (Rule 150-5-.02(7)).
Clinical examination
Rule 150-5-.02(2)-(3) requires passage of all sections with 75 or higher on a psychomotor, patient-based or simulated patient-based clinical examination, and the Board considers results from the CRDTS dental hygiene examinations (registered: exam-version-us-crdts-dh-patient-based-2026 and exam-version-us-crdts-dh-simulated-patient-2026) and, after January 1, 2021, the ADEX dental hygiene examinations administered by CDCA, WREB or CITA (registered: exam-version-us-adex-dental-hygiene-2026). Not mounted as leaves in this survey for the same unobtained statute carrier; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(e) also lists the SRTA dental hygiene examinations; CRDTS states at https://www.srta.org/ (retrieved 2026-09-26) that SRTA has merged with CRDTS. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(f): the Board may hold other examinations as may be required and necessary.
Clinical examination attempts
A candidate who fails any clinical examination three times must complete a Board-approved remedial course before one additional attempt; after a fourth failure no further attempts or scores are recognized (Rule 150-5-.02(5)).
Education
Graduate of a dental hygiene school or college recognized by the Board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, with a course of not less than two academic years (Rule 150-5-.02(1)).
Jurisprudence score validity
Passing score of 75 or higher on the jurisprudence examination; the score is valid for one year (application checklist item 6).
National board examination
Rule 150-5-.02(6) requires a copy of the score showing passage of all sections with 75 or higher on the National Board Examination; the Board application names the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) of the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (registered as exam-version-us-nbdhe-2026-pre-update). Not mounted as a leaf in this survey: the statute carrier that adoption of a nationwide examination requires (O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11) could not be obtained; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap.

Temporary Permit for Dental Hygienists

Temporary permit for dental hygienists, valid from issuance until the results of the first examination scheduled for the applicant are released.

Licensing authority: Georgia Board of Dentistry · Application information

Temporary permit pending examination
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Cpr
Current CPR certification in one and two rescuer and obstructed airway management for infant, child and adult (Rule 150-5-.06(3)).
Examination scheduling
Has applied for and received confirmation from the testing agency of being scheduled for the next regularly scheduled examination; an application to take the required examination must be on file (temporary permit application conditions 3 and 6; Rule 150-5-.06(2)). The scheduled examination is a Board-approved clinical examination under Rule 150-5-.02. Rule 150-5-.02(2)-(3) requires passage of all sections with 75 or higher on a psychomotor, patient-based or simulated patient-based clinical examination, and the Board considers results from the CRDTS dental hygiene examinations (registered: exam-version-us-crdts-dh-patient-based-2026 and exam-version-us-crdts-dh-simulated-patient-2026) and, after January 1, 2021, the ADEX dental hygiene examinations administered by CDCA, WREB or CITA (registered: exam-version-us-adex-dental-hygiene-2026). Not mounted as leaves in this survey for the same unobtained statute carrier; see the SOURCE_BLOCKED gap. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(e) also lists the SRTA dental hygiene examinations; CRDTS states at https://www.srta.org/ (retrieved 2026-09-26) that SRTA has merged with CRDTS. Rule 150-5-.02(3)(f): the Board may hold other examinations as may be required and necessary.
Limits
Valid until the results of the first scheduled examination are released; automatically revoked if the applicant fails or does not appear; not issued to an applicant who previously failed the examination; issued only once (Rule 150-5-.06(5)-(8)).
Other licensure requirements
Has completed all other requirements for permanent licensure on file in the Board office, except the Board-approved clinical examination (temporary permit application condition 6).
Other state license
Currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in another state and meets the conditions of O.C.G.A. §§ 43-11-70 and 43-11-71 (Rule 150-5-.06(1)).

Volunteer License in Dental Hygiene

Volunteer license to serve indigent patients in areas of unfilled need for dental hygiene services (Rule 150-7-.03).

Licensing authority: Georgia Board of Dentistry · Application information

Volunteer license georgia licensee or retired
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Community need
Issued for serving indigent patients in areas with inadequate dental hygiene personnel, as determined by the Board (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(a)).
Continuing education
An applicant not in compliance with the 22-hour continuing education requirement may be issued a nonrenewable six-month temporary license (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(b)5).
Discretionary examination
After five years without direct observation and treatment of patients, the Board may require a refresher course or passage of an examination administered by the Board or a designated testing agency (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(b)2).
Jurisprudence source note
Rule 150-7-.03(1)(b) does not list the jurisprudence examination among this route's qualifications; the Board's volunteer application states for all applicants: "Successful completion of the Jurisprudence Examination with a score of 75 or higher is required." The examination is mounted on the application's statement.
License history
Retired from practice after maintaining full Georgia licensure in good standing, or currently holding an unrestricted Georgia license in good standing; the license must have been held at least five years in clinical practice, with no failed clinical licensing examination in the past five years (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(b)1).
Other
Proof of current CPR certification, a physician's statement of competency on request, verification from the sponsoring agency that no compensation is paid; no application or licensing fee (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(b)3-6; volunteer application).
Volunteer license out of state licensee or retired
Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination
Community need
Issued for serving indigent patients in areas with inadequate dental hygiene personnel, as determined by the Board (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(a)).
Continuing education
An applicant not in compliance with the 22-hour continuing education requirement may be issued a nonrenewable six-month temporary license (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(c)5).
Discretionary examination
After five years without direct observation and treatment of patients, the Board may require a refresher course or passage of an examination administered by the Board or a designated testing agency (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(c)2).
License history
Retired from practice after maintaining full licensure in good standing, or currently holding an unrestricted license in good standing in any U.S. licensing jurisdiction, issued following a Board-approved clinical licensing examination and held at least five years in clinical practice, with no failed clinical licensing examination in the past five years (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(c)1).
Other
Proof of current CPR certification, a physician's statement of competency on request; no application or licensing fee (Rule 150-7-.03(1)(c)3-7).

Jurisprudence Dental Hygiene Examination

Provider
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Format
Open-book written examination of true/false and multiple-choice questions, completed and submitted with the licensure application
Exam questions
25 questions, 4 points each
Passing score
75 or higher; the score is valid for one year
Examination outline
  • O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 1 (general provisions for professions and businesses)
  • O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11 (dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants)
  • O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 33 (health records)
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-2. ORGANIZATION - ADDENDUM
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-3. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-4. INVESTIGATIONS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-5. DENTAL HYGIENE
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-7. OTHER LICENSES
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-8. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-9. DELEGATED DUTIES
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-10. ADVERTISING
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-12. FEES
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-13. SEDATION PERMITS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-14. DENTAL APPLIANCES, CAPS, COVERINGS, PROSTHESES AND COSMETIC COVERINGS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-15. GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-16. PLEADINGS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-17. MOTIONS AND PRE-HEARING PROCEDURES
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-18. SERVICE
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-19. INTERVENTION
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-20. EVIDENCE; SUBPOENAS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-21. TAKING OF TESTIMONY BY DEPOSITION OR INTERROGATORY
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-22. HEARINGS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-23. CONSOLIDATION
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-24. BRIEFS AND POST-HEARING PROCEDURE
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-25. DEFAULT ON OBLIGATIONS
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 480-28. Practitioner Dispensing of Drugs
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-191)
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