Steps to get licensed in Wyoming
- Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
- Pass the NBDHE.
- Pass the ADEX or CRDTS clinical exam (patient-based or manikin-based).
- Pass the Wyoming jurisprudence exam (80% to pass).
- Hold current BLS certification.
- Apply to the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners.
Board exams for Wyoming licensure
Every state requires the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). For the hands-on clinical exam, Wyoming accepts ADEX or CRDTS.
The American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) exam. It was formerly given through CDCA-WREB-CITA, which included WREB and CITA.
The Central Regional Dental Testing Service exam. SRTA has merged into CRDTS.
Our dental hygiene board exam guide covers how the NBDHE works, how it's scored, and how to study.
Jurisprudence exam and local anesthesia
- Jurisprudence exam
- Required
Wyoming requires a jurisprudence exam on its dental laws and rules for your first license. You need 80% to pass.
- Local anesthesia
- Separate credential
Wyoming treats local anesthesia as an expanded duty. You file the board's Local Anesthesia Application before you give it.
Moving to Wyoming with a license from another state
Wyoming isn't a member of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
If you're already licensed in another state, ask the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners about licensure by credentials (also called endorsement or reciprocity). Our guide to getting a dental hygiene license explains how it usually works.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to become a dental hygienist in Wyoming?
About 3 years. BLS says dental hygiene programs usually take 3 years. ADEA puts the average associate degree program at 2 years, and most applicants finish prerequisite courses first. Of the 3 schools with dental hygiene programs in Wyoming, 2 offer an associate degree and 1 offers a bachelor's degree. After you graduate, you pass the NBDHE, a clinical exam, and the jurisprudence exam, then the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners reviews your application. Dental hygiene schools in Wyoming
Can I transfer my dental hygiene license to Wyoming?
Not automatically. Wyoming isn't in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. If you're already licensed in another state, ask the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners about licensure by credentials (also called endorsement or reciprocity). How to get a dental hygiene license
Does Wyoming require a jurisprudence exam?
Yes. Wyoming requires a jurisprudence exam on its dental laws and rules for your first license. You need 80% to pass.
Can dental hygienists give local anesthesia in Wyoming?
Wyoming treats local anesthesia as an expanded duty. You file the board's Local Anesthesia Application before you give it.
Which clinical exams does Wyoming accept?
Wyoming accepts ADEX or CRDTS. Dental hygiene board exam guide
Sources
Last verified September 28, 2026.
- dental.wyo.gov /licensing/hygienists
- dental.wyo.gov /licensing/exams
- law.cornell.edu /regulations/wyoming/034-3-Wyo-Code-R-SS-3-8
- law.cornell.edu /regulations/wyoming/034-3-Wyo-Code-R-SS-3-5
- crdts.org /srta
Rules change. Confirm with the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners before you rely on them. Official board site