Information to work in this country is available from:

Dansk Tanplejerforenging Norre Vildgade 90, DK 1358, Københaven K Tel: +45 33 414777 · Fax: +45 33 414783 http://www.dansktp.dk

Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country:

Dental Hygienists educated outside Denmark (including dental hygienists from the Nordic countries and the EU/EEC countries) must hold Danish authorization to be able to use the title Dental Hygienists in Denmark and the Faroe Islands. As a result of international agreements, different rules govern the recognition of qualifications obtained abroad, depending on the applicant’s nationality, and where the education took place. For this reason, applicants are divided into two groups. Nordic educated dental hygienists or Dental Hygienists educated outside the Nordic countries. Contact The National Board of Health in Denmark for further information. There is a fee of DKK 287 for registration to be paid when the Board has evaluated your application.

Official licensing body in the country:

National Board of Health (Sundhedsstyrelsen) Islands Brygge 67 2300 Københaven S e-mail: sst@sst.dk · www.sst.dk

Special conditions that may apply for hygienists that obtain employment:

EU residents do not need a work permit. Other applicants do.

Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa:

The Danish Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.

Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued?

Yes.

Main local and/or official language(s):

Danish is the official language.

Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination?

Yes.

Information on the local working environment:

The average working weeks is 37 hours. Most hygienists work in private practice.

Standard tasks that a hygienist is allowed to undertake in the country:

Patient screening procedures ( infection control procedures) Coronal polishing Injections (pain management) Dental radiographs X-ray Remove calcus and plaque Apply preventive material ( sealants and flourides) Teaching appropriate oral hygiene ( health education and preventive counseling) Counseling patients ( nutrition) Orthodontics Paradentosis

Further information:

LThe Danish Association of Dental Hygienis Chairman: Elisabeth Gregersen e-mail: egr@dansktp.dk

Country Statistics

Total Population 5,440,000 Number of Dental Hygienists, Female / Male 1430 / 50 Number of Dentists 5,000 Number of Dental Hygiene Schools / Students per year 2 / 110 Practicing Dental Hygienists: Full-time / Part-time 830 / 500 Number of Dental Hygienists in private sector / public sector 950 / 360 Number of Dental Hygienists in independent practice 20 Number of Dental Hygienists practicing as Educators 75 Hygienists practicing as Administrators and/or Consultants 24 Number of Dental Hygienists in other practice settings 35

Information based on data received by IFDH in:

2009

NOTE: The information provided above is for general guidance only. The International Federation of Dental Hygienists advises all hygienists to contact the country's relevant licensing bodies and agencies for current information and regulations. Search the database:

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