Examinations — Secretary's authority — Consultation with examining authority.
RCW 18.29.120
in effectThe secretary in consultation with the Washington dental hygiene examining committee shall: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to prepare and conduct examinations for dental hygiene licensure; (2) Require an applicant for licensure to pass an examination consisting of written and practical tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the committee determines; (3) Set the standards for passage of the examination; (4) Administer at least two examinations each calendar year. Additional examinations may be given as necessary; and (5) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
The secretary in consultation with the Washington dental hygiene examining committee shall:
(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to prepare and conduct examinations for dental hygiene licensure;
(2) Require an applicant for licensure to pass an examination consisting of written and practical tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the committee determines;
(3) Set the standards for passage of the examination;
(4) Administer at least two examinations each calendar year. Additional examinations may be given as necessary; and
(5) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.29&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026