Same job as a nursing assistant?

No; tasks like scaling fall under the hygienist license.

If I fail the practical, can I sit the written?

Follow the round's procedure in the KHPLEI notice.

Dental Hygienist License (Korea)

🩺 Nursing & Health By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

A medical technologist license under Korea's Medical Service Technologists Act, issued after the KHPLEI national exam.

Contents

1. Exam and eligibility
2. Work and careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Exam and eligibility

Generally requires a relevant degree and mandatory practice; the exam has practical and written parts, with the practical usually held first per notice. Eligibility, subjects, pass rules, dates and the governing law can change; always check KHPLEI's current notice and the law in force.

Work and careers

Dental clinics, public health centers, oral-care companies. Scope differs from Nursing Assistants.

FAQ

Same job as a nursing assistant?: No; tasks like scaling fall under the hygienist license.
If I fail the practical, can I sit the written?: Follow the round's procedure in the KHPLEI notice.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

한국보건의료인국가시험원(국시원). https://www.kuksiwon.or.kr
보건복지부. https://www.mohw.go.kr
국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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