Electronic Fingerprint Requirement Information

For all DHCC renewal cycles beginning July 01, 2011, electronic fingerprinting will be a required component. If your renewal cycle begins after July 01, 2011, you will be required to have your fingerprints recorded using the Livescan service in California if you have not already done so. Unfortunately, the paper fingerprint cards used historically no longer fulfill this new legal requirement.
The procedure is modern and efficient. The technology is called Livescan and the process is as simple as rolling your fingers on glass. No longer is it necessary to get ink on your fingers.

Livescan is available for applicants and renewal licensees within California. A list of locations can be found here:
California Livescan Locations: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php

Please print the DHCC Livescan form and take it to a location listed in the link, above.

DHCC Livescan Forms: http://dhcc.ca.gov/formspubs/index.shtml#forms

Notice: There is a unique DHCC Livescan form for RDH, RDHAP, and RDHEF. It is important to use the correct DHCC Livescan form as each form contains specific routing information that specifically routes your information to us. Our Livescan forms are used for both renewing licensees and new applicants.

We are prohibited by law to share fingerprint information with any other association. For instance, if you were fingerprinted by DMV, the Dental Board of California, or perhaps for an employment background check, the information you submitted is specific to the association to which your information was submitted. The DHCC cannot request, retrieve, or otherwise legally acquire information previously submitted by you to any other association.

 

Dental Hygiene Committee of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1050
Toll free:  (866) 810-9899
Phone: (916) 263-1978
Fax: (916) 263-2688
Web site: DHCC.ca.gov

 

The practice of dental hygiene in California is regulated by the Dental Hygiene Committee of California. Out of state hygienists interested in sitting for the dental hygiene licensure examination must complete the requirements established by DHCC. Licensure by credential is also available to for qualified applicants. The clinical examination schedule is available on the DHCC web site.

Dental hygienists in California are required to take 25 hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal. Continuing education course requirements are available on the DHCC web site.

The Government Relations Council of CDHA the interests of all registered dental hygienists in legislative matters affecting licensure and pracrepresentstice of dental hygiene in the state of California. Click here to read the legislative updates from the CDHA Government Relations Council.

For specific questions regarding the licensure process, licensure by credential and any inquires relating to regulations on the practice of dental hygiene in California, please contact the Committee of Dental Hygiene of California at: http://www.dhcc.ca.gov/index.shtml

The California Dental Hygienists' Association represents the interests of dental hygienists in the state of California and is not a regulatory or licensing body for the practice of dental hygiene. Click here for more information  about CDHA.

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Electronic Fingerprint Requirement Information
For all DHCC renewal cycles beginning July 01, 2011, electronic fingerprinting will be a required component. If your renewal cycle begins after July 01, 2011, you will be required to have your fingerprints recorded using the Livescan service in California if you have not already done so. Unfortunately, the paper fingerprint cards used historically no longer fulfill this new legal requirement.

The procedure is modern and efficient. The technology is called Livescan and the process is as simple as rolling your fingers on glass. No longer is it necessary to get ink on your fingers.

Livescan is available for applicants and renewal licensees within California. A list of locations can be found here:
California Livescan Locations: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php

Please print the DHCC Livescan form and take it to a location listed in the link, above.

DHCC Livescan Forms: http://dhcc.ca.gov/formspubs/index.shtml#forms

Notice: There is a unique DHCC Livescan form for RDH, RDHAP, and RDHEF. It is important to use the correct DHCC Livescan form as each form contains specific routing information that specifically routes your information to us. Our Livescan forms are used for both renewing licensees and new applicants.

We are prohibited by law to share fingerprint information with any other association. For instance, if you were fingerprinted by DMV, the Dental Board of California, or perhaps for an employment background check, the information you submitted is specific to the association to which your information was submitted. The DHCC cannot request, retrieve, or otherwise legally acquire information previously submitted by you to any other association.