Section 1220.220  Dental Hygiene Examination

a)         The Division, upon recommendation of the Board, shall accept the American Dental Licensing Examination  (ADLEX) developed by the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. (ADEX) for licensure. The passing score accepted by the Division shall be the passing score established by the testing entity.  Dental hygiene licensure candidates can view and download a copy of the Candidate's Manual online at www.nerb.org/manual.htm or www.crdts.org/dental.htm.

b)         The Division, upon recommendation from the Board, shall also accept the following examinations for licensure if administered and passed in their entirety prior to October 1, 2006:

1)         The North East Regional Board (NERB) with a passing score of 75 or better on each part of the examination.  Beginning July 1, 1998, the passing score accepted by the Division shall be the passing score established by the testing entity;

2)         The Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) Examination after January 1, 1988, with a passing score of 75 prior to May 1993.  Beginning in May 1993 a passing score of 70 or better on each part of the examination shall be accepted for licensure.  Beginning July 1, 1998, the passing score accepted by the Division shall be the passing score established by the testing entity.  Beginning July 1, 2002, the passing score on the examination shall be 75;

3)         The Southern Regional Testing Agency, Inc. (SRTA) Examination after January 1, 1991, with a passing score of 75% or better on each part of the examination.  Beginning July 1, 1998, the passing score accepted by the Division shall be the passing score established by the testing entity; or

4)         The Western Regional Examination Boards (WREB) Examination taken after May 1, 1998, with a passing score as established by the testing entity.

c)         Retake requirements shall be that of the testing entity.

d)         The applicant shall have examination scores submitted to the Division directly from the reporting entity.

e)         The Division will only accept examinations that have been completed in the 5 years prior to submission of the application, if never licensed in another jurisdiction.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 19656, effective December 18, 2006)