Welcome to the new Dental Hygiene Committee of California (DHCC) web site. We are proud and excited that DHCC is the first of its kind in the United States.

The DHCC will consist of nine-members appointed by the Governor; four public members, one practicing dentist and four dental hygienists. The responsibilities of DHCC include issuing, reviewing, and revoking licenses as well as developing and administering examinations. Additional functions include adopting regulations, determining fees and continuing education requirements for all hygiene licensure categories.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Newsletter

New Changes Effective January 1, 2013:

• A licensee who changes their email address is required to report the change in writing within 30 days.
• Approved Dental Hygiene Programs are required to register extramural sites with DHCC.
• RDHAP's can apply for a mobile dental hygiene clinic permit.
• RDHAP's who desire to own more than one office must first apply for an additional office permit.
• RDHAP's are required to report their practice locations.
• New California RDH educational programs shall submit a feasibility study demonstrating the need for a new educational program prior to seeking approval for initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Please review these and other new changes and information in DHCC's upcoming newsletter.

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Potential License Denial or Suspension for Failure to Pay Taxes

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Online Renewal

At this time, dental hygiene licenses and permits cannot be renewed online.