Fees: Application Fee: $100 DHCC no longer administers a clinical examination and relies on 3rd party regional examinations administered by the Western Regional Examination Board (WREB) and the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) for clinical examination results to apply toward licensure. Examination Frequency: Computer-based examinations on California Dental Law and Ethics specific to RDHs; eligibility is given after application requirements are met. License Issuance Fee: $100.00 License Renewal: $300 Delinquent Renewal Fee: $150 Experience Requirement: Graduation from an accredited (CODA) and DHBC approved dental hygiene program. Average Time to Process Application: 30 business days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every two years). Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1900-1966.6. California Code of Regulations, Title 1, Chapter 3, Article 3, Sections 1072, 1076. 1079, Article 4, Sections 1082-1082.1.
