Which of the following could lead to suspension or revocation of a dental hygiene license?

• A. Affliction with tuberculosis
• B. Guilty plea to a felony charge
• C. Providing untrue information in the license application
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Licensing boards discipline dental hygienists for conduct that threatens patient safety or undermines professional integrity. An active infectious disease like tuberculosis poses a direct risk to patients, so a board can suspend or restrict a practitioner until medically cleared to safeguard public health. A felony conviction raises questions about trustworthiness and fitness to practice; boards often require reporting and can suspend or revoke licensure based on criminal conduct that reflects on the professional’s ability to practice safely and ethically. Providing false information on the license application is fraudulent misrepresentation, a serious grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation because it undermines the integrity of the licensure process. Because any one of these situations could justify disciplinary action, all of the above could lead to suspension or revocation.