Montana § 37-4-402 License -- Examination

Montana Statutes

§ 37-4-402 — License -- Examination

Montana § 37-4-402

Title 37PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 4DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE

Part 4Dental Hygienists and Auxiliary Personnel

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-4-402 (2026).

Text

37-4-402 . 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 certifica

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37-4-402 . 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.

Legislative History

En. Secs. 21, 23, Ch. 48, L. 1935; re-en. Secs. 3115.21, 3115.23, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Secs. 9, 11, Ch. 352, L. 1969; amd. Secs. 88, 90, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-921(part), 66-923(3); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 337, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 349, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 449, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 224, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 467, L. 2005.