What is required from a dental hygienist when submitting their license reactivation application?

When a dental hygienist submits their license reactivation application in California, it is necessary to provide both fingerprints and a payment as part of the process. This requirement is in place to ensure that the applicant has not engaged in any criminal activity that could affect their licensure, as well as to process the application appropriately.

Fingerprinting is a critical step because it allows the regulatory body to conduct a background check to ensure the safety and security of patients. The payment is required to cover the administrative costs associated with processing the application and conducting the necessary checks.

In contrast, merely submitting a payment or a written request, without the necessary fingerprinting, does not fulfill the legal requirements laid out by the state for reactivating a dental hygiene license. Continuing education (CE) documentation, while important for maintaining licensure, is not specifically mandated for the reactivation process in the same way as fingerprints and payment.