How many days must dental hygienists notify the board of changes to mailing address or employer?

• A. 7 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (B)

Keeping contact information current with the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry is required. When a dental hygienist changes mailing address or employer, they must notify the board within 30 days. This 30-day window helps ensure the board can reach them for important communications—like license renewals, continuing education reminders, and any disciplinary or compliance notices—so nothing slips through the cracks. The other time frames don’t align with the board’s standard policy: 7 days is too short for a change of address or employer to be processed, while 60 or 90 days would delay essential communications and could lead to missed deadlines or compliance issues.