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New Dental Hygiene Pathway for Dental Assistants at CCD!

Posted by [email protected] on Sep. 10, 2025  /  Licensure, Education  /   0

New Dental Hygiene Pathway for Dental Assistants at CCD! Applications are open.

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SB25-194 Rule Making Timeline

Posted by [email protected] on Aug. 12, 2025  /  Licensure, Advocacy/Legislation  /   0

On Aug 6, 2025, SB25-194 took effect, extending the Dental Practice Act to 2034 with new RDH scope updates. Many changes await Dental Board rulemaking, so RDHs must follow current rules until new regulations are adopted.

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Peer Assistance Services Available for Colorado Dental Hygienists

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 18, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

Peer Assistance Services offers confidential, non-punitive assistance for RDHs who may be facing challenges such as substance use, emotional burnout, or mental health concerns. The goal is to help dental professionals receive the support they need, protec

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Reporting to the Dental Board and CODHA's Support

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 9, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

If there are concerns about licensure status, including practicing without an active license or other violations of the Dental Practice Act, it is important to report these to the Colorado Dental Board. The board is responsible for investigating and takin

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Retired RDH License

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 9, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

To practice as a dental hygienist in Colorado, an individual must have an active license. A retired license status means that the licensee is not authorized to engage in patient care or perform any acts that constitute dental hygiene practice. The Colorad

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Getting your Initial RDH Licensure in CO! - New Graduates

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 9, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) oversees the licensing of dental hygienists in Colorado and RDH licensure in Colorado follows the same process for all applicants. These are the general required steps and here is more detailed informa

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Transferring Your RDH License to Colorado:

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 9, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

Submit a Licensure by Credential Application: Complete the application for licensure by endorsement through the Colorado Dental Board. Provide Proof of Current Licensure: Submit verification of your active RDH license in good standing from your curre

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License - foreign trained/licensed dentist/dental hygienist:

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 9, 2025  /  Licensure  /   0

We recommend foreign-trained/licensed dentists or dental hygienists seeking licensure in CO to contact the CO Dental Board or DORA for questions and guidance. Colorado currently does not offer a direct pathway for foreign-trained or licensed dentists, den

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