Examination by Board

(a)Every applicant for dental hygiene licensure who does not qualify for exception to licensure or exemption from examination under §§ 12453 and 12454 of this Article shall be subject to examination by CH. 12 MEDICAL PRACTICES - PART I the Board. The Board may administer written, laboratory and clinical examinations to test professional knowledge and skills. The Board may accept the results of national standardized examination in satisfaction of the written examination authorized by this Section and may accept the results of regional testing agencies in satisfaction of the laboratory clinical examination authorized by this Section.

(b)The Board may waive the formal educational requirements for dental auxiliary examination where it appears that the applicant has acquired significant experience in the dental auxiliary occupation.