Montana Code 37-4-402. License — examination
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.
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-4-402
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(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.