An eligible person desiring to practice dental hygiene must make written application to the Board of Dental Examiners to take the examination. The application must be accompanied by a fee to be determined by the board not to exceed $175. Applicants for licensure must pay a fee set by the board for the examination. The board may recognize a nationally or regionally administered examination for applicants to practice dental hygiene in the State. [2003, c. 669, §7 (AMD).]