IDAHO STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY

To obtain licensure information go to the Idaho State Board of Denistry website.

DENTAL HYGIENE LICENSURE INFORMATION

Portability - Important information for hygienists moving to or from Idaho.

ADHP - Information about the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner

Direct Access - A listing of state regulation regarding direct access. Direct access means that the dental hygienist can initiate treatment based on his or her assessment of patient’s needs without the specific authorization of a dentist, treat the patient without the presence of a dentist, and can maintain a provider-patient relationship.

PRACTICE RESOURCES

Tools and Resources - ADHA provides guidelines, position papers, and other tools.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

The Idaho legislature is currently in session for 2008. We will keep you posted on any action regarding the dental profession.