What information does the Board maintain about licensed individuals?

The Board maintains information about licensed individuals that is essential for regulatory and professional purposes. This includes their names and addresses, which are fundamental pieces of information used for identification and communication. Maintaining accurate contact information allows the Board to keep licensees informed about important updates, changes in regulations, and renewal notifications, ensuring that all licensed dental hygienists can remain compliant with state laws.

While other options such as criminal records, personal preferences, and education history might be pertinent in certain contexts, they are not the primary focus of the information maintained by the Board. Criminal records may be relevant during the initial licensing process but are not routinely held for ongoing management of licensed individuals. Personal preferences are not typically relevant to the Board's functions as they pertain more to individual’s private life rather than their professional qualifications. Education history could be relevant for initial licensure but is also not the primary ongoing concern once a license is granted. Thus, the accurate maintenance of names and addresses takes precedence for the Board in its regulatory role.