Graduates of CDAC or CODA accredited Dental Hygiene schools/programs may apply for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE) by submitting the following documents before the application deadline:

• NDHCE Application Form (online or in print)
• $500 fee ($400 for retakes) + Tax
• 2 pictures - passport size (or upload it if using online version)
• If applying online:
  • Approbation by DH Program Director
• If applying by mail:
  • Official transcript (submitted by school directly to the NDHCB)
  • Diploma (original or notarized copy)

Please note that Applicants must meet all of the criteria under NDHCE Education Requirements before the NDHCB can even open an Eligibility evaluation file on their behalf. If those criteria are not met, the NDHCB will not conduct an evaluation of the applicant’s curriculum, will reimburse the application fee minus a non-refundable fee of $100 (+ Tax) , and the applicant will be denied eligibility.