Information to work in this country is available from:

Dansk Tanplejerforenging Norre Vildgade 90, DK 1358, Københaven K Tel: +45 33 138211 · Fax: +45 33 938214

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

Copies of state and national dental hygiene board certification, a resume listing work experience, additional training and educational background, dental hygiene course outlines and the syllabus should be submitted to the licensing body.

Official licensing body in the country:

National Board of Health Amaliegarde 13, Postbox 2020, DK 1012 Københaven K, Denmark

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. It is necessary to be fluent in this 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.

Further information:

Licensed hygienists may practice independently in their own clinics without supervision of a dentist provided they have received the relevant training.

Country Statistics

Total Population 5,315,000 Number of Dental Hygienists, Female / Male 1000 / 30 Number of Dentists 5,250 Number of Dental Hygiene Schools / Students per year 2 / 120 Practicing Dental Hygienists: Full-time / Part-time 839 / 84 Number of Dental Hygienists in private sector / public sector 550 / 275 Number of Dental Hygienists in independent practice 3 Number of Dental Hygienists practicing as Clinicians 828 Number of Dental Hygienists practicing as Educators 22 Hygienists practicing as Administrators and/or Consultants 3 Number of Dental Hygienists in other practice settings 24

Links to related web sites:

WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme

Information based on data received by IFDH in:

2001

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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