License -- Examination

(1) The department may issue licenses for the practice of dental hygiene to qualified applicants to be known as dental hygienists. (2) Except as provided by rules adopted under 37-1-319, a person may not engage in the practice of dental hygiene or practice as a dental hygienist in this state until the person has passed an examination approved by the board under rules adopted by the board and has been issued a license by the department. (3) An applicant for licensure shall submit an application that must include, when required: (a) certification of successful completion of the national board written examination; (b) certification of successful completion of a regional board practical examination; (c) two affidavits of good moral character; (d) a certificate of graduation from a board-approved dental hygiene school; and (e) an application fee.