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I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your assistance yesterday. I walked into your office not quite knowing what to expect and was amazed by the type of assistance that you were able to provide.

-Nir

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I would like to say that the employment department for Nefesh b'Nefesh has been unflagging in its dedication to finding jobs for new olim - following through and helping at every stage, responsive to all inquiries, and always on the lookout for what is best for the oleh.

-Kim, NBN 2005

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I made an appointment at the NBN office to review my new resume tailored for the Israeli market.  The advice they give one is advice anyone who is job hunting knows - network, network, network.  What NBN gave me was a built-in network that I could immediately start to connect with.  However the most important thing I received was the belief that I had a great team behind me and that I am not alone!

-Ayala, NBN 2010

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I wanted to thank the NBN team for setting me up with my first job in Israel! I couldn't have found this position without you! I am so glad I turned to NBN for help.

--Taire, NBN 2011

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To start me off, NBN gave me all the necessary tools and resources to begin the search. And the best part about this all was that they themselves were looking out for me, and sending my resume to any fitting positions they found. With their help, I landed my first job in Israel in a very reasonable about of time. A big thank you to the NBN Employment Department!

-Donna, NBN 2010

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The NBN Employment Department sent me the links from their job board. I sent my resume to positions that I thought were relevant and gave my specific information to the NBN Employment Department. A month later I get a reply from someone who got my resume from the NBN Employment Department. I was thrilled!

-Amy, NBN 2010

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The NBN Employment Department gave us realistic expectations and helped us prepare a game plan - who to meet, which sectors are looking, how to make and approach potential contacts. Throughout the process, it was evident how the NBN staff care and do their utmost to help new Olim transition successfully. I found a wonderful job (that matches 100% what I desired in a position) because the NBN Employment Counselor saw a position and cared enough to send my resume in to the company. I received a phone call not too long after, and a few interviews later I am happily employed!

-Amy, NBN 2010

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Thank you for your smile! I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the talk we had after the linked-in session. Thank you for listening. I will be in touch. From my heart, thank you for everything!

-Polly, NBN 2008

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I started looking for a job on my own as soon as I arrived in Israel and after three months without a decent break, I reached out to NBN for help. NBN told me that they would start sending out my resume which I thought would be a nice, extra outlet. I was feeling hopeless, but now I am now very happily employed thanks to NBN who connected me with my current employer! Thank you NBN

-Tamar, NBN 2011

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Dental Hygienists

Professional Certification | Required Documentation | Exam | Contact Information

Disclaimer: Misrad Habriut regulations are subject to change without advance notice and are constantly changing. For the most current information regarding licensing procedures, please see the Misrad Habriut site. Nefesh B’Nefesh does not take responsibility for inaccuracies on the site or changes to the law.

Professional Certification

In order to be recognized as a dental hygienist in Israel, one must be licensed by Misrad HaBriut (Ministry of Health). In order to obtain a license you must:

  • Meet the educational requirements of Misrad HaBriut.
  • Pass the licensure examination.

Required Documentation

The following documents must be sent in to Misrad HaBriut:

  1. Two passport pictures.
  2. Two copies of your Teudat Zehut (identity card), including the Sefach (addendum) listing your address or, if you are a tourist you may submit a photocopy of your passport with a valid residents’ visa.
  3. Final diploma or confirmation of completion of studies from a recognized university indicating that you have fulfilled all of the university’s requirements and are eligible for a diploma as a dental hygienist, which will be granted on a specified date.
  4. Official confirmation indicating the start and end date of studies.
  5. Official certifications of work experience from the relevant medical institutions indicating the start and end date of work at each institution.
  6. Valid hygienist’s license. If you do not have a license, please attach an explanatory letter indicating why you do not have a license.
  7. A letter of good standing from the relevant authorities in your state or country proving that you never received complaints about discipline, negligence or professional ethics.
  8. An application form, available online.
  9. An application requesting to be tested in the relevant field, available online.

All documents that need to be submitted to Misrad HaBriut must be translated and notarized by an Israeli notary. For more information, please see: Notarization Services

Misrad Habriut now offers a customer call center to answer questions about licensing for health care professionals. Call *5400 from Israel or 972-8-6241010 from abroad. The center operates Sunday through Thursday, 8am-6pm, and Fridays from 8am-1pm, Israel time.
Misrad Habriut now offers a customer call center to answer questions about licensing for health care professionals. Call *5400 from Israel or 972-8-6241010 from abroad. The center operates Sunday through Thursday, 8am-6pm, and Fridays from 8am-1pm, Israel time.

Regarding documentation, please note:

  1. Copies must be validated by an Israeli notary in Israel. You cannot notarize the documents using a North American or UK notary, nor can this be done at the Israeli Consulate.
  2. Documents that are not written in Hebrew must be translated to Hebrew using a recognized translator in Israel (many Israeli notaries are also authorized translators of official documents).
  3. All documents must be submitted in two copies. You must submit the notarized copy plus an additional photocopy of the document. Always keep the originals for yourself, as well as a photocopy of the notarized document.

Exam

The dental hygienists’ exam is given twice a year. If there are at least five English-speaking Olim taking the exam at a given time (which is rarely the case), the exam may be translated into English. Otherwise, the test will be administered in Hebrew, but Olim are permitted to bring a dictionary and will receive extra time. In addition, one of the proctors for the exam is usually able to help translate a question, if needed.

The dates of the exam are listed on the Misrad Habriut site.

Please note: One can work as a dental assistant without a license, but not as a dental hygienist. All paperwork may be submitted pre-Aliyah, but the license will only approved once you make Aliyah.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the Dental Department at Misrad HaBriut:

Edna Agiv
972-2-636-3730
edna.agiv@moh.health.gov.il
Note: You must sign up with Edna in order to take the test.

Dr. Tirza Ramon
Head of the Department
tirza.ramon@moh.health.gov.il