Get Dental Hygienist - Washington State Department Of Health

Filling out the Dental Hygienist form for the Washington State Department of Health is an important step for professionals in the dental hygiene field. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Dental Hygienist form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Dental Hygienist form and open it in your preferred online viewer.
2. Begin by selecting your specialty from the list provided. Choose one category that best describes your primary area of practice, such as supervised clinical practice or public health.
3. For question Q2, indicate your main practice activities by selecting only one option that best reflects your role, such as primary/generalist care.
4. Question Q3 asks if you are currently practicing as a dental hygienist in Washington state. Select 'Yes' or 'No' accordingly.
5. If you answered 'Yes' to Q3, continue to fill out Q4, which requests the number of hours spent in various activities, including direct patient care and administration.
6. For Q5, indicate the number of weeks you worked in the last 12 months, adjusting for any vacations.
7. In question Q6, confirm whether you provide direct patient care and continue based on your response.
8. If you provide direct patient care, complete Q7 and Q8 by providing the ZIP codes of your work locations and indicate if you work in more than two locations.
9. In question Q9, select the type of facility that best describes your principal work setting.
10. Answer questions Q10 and Q11 regarding your total years of practice as a dental hygienist both overall and within Washington.
11. For question Q12, indicate the degrees or programs you have completed. Confirm completion and the institution's location for each.
12. Q13 asks whether your initial education occurred outside the United States, to be answered 'Yes' or 'No'.
13. In questions Q14 and Q15, specify your ethnicity and race by marking the appropriate boxes.
14. After completing all sections, review your answers for accuracy before submitting.
15. Finally, ensure that all information is complete, then save changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Take the first step in your dental hygiene journey by completing the form online today!