Policy for Instrument Rental

Instruments are available for rent. The cost is the same for renting one or more instruments.  

Dental (all parts of the exam OR clinic exam only):

  • Includes handpieces and instrumentation
  • $6,000 Total Charge - will be charged to MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express
  • $1,000 Non-refundable rental fee
  • $5,000 Security deposit - will be credited back to credit card after instruments have been returned to the 3rd floor Collection Room (simulation exam) and the 4th floor Collection Room (clinic exam) and checked

Dental (simulation exam only):

  • Includes handpieces and instrumentation
  • $3,000 Total Charge - will be charged to MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express
  • $500 Non-refundable rental fee
  • $2,500 Security deposit - will be credited back to credit card after instruments have been returned to the 3rd floor Collection Room and checked

Dental (periodontal patient exam only) and Dental Hygiene:

  • $1,500 Total Charge - will be charged to MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express
  • $350 Non-refundable rental fee
  • $1,150 Security deposit - will be credited back to credit card after instruments have been returned to the 4th floor Collection Room and checked

Candidates must contact the DCG Business Office no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the Board Examination. We are not able to accept online payments or checks for instrument rental fees. Therefore, these fees must be paid by phone with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express). The candidate's credit card will be charged the total amount (e.g., $6,000, $3,000 or $1,500 for Dental; $1,500 for Hygiene). The candidate will report to the 3rd floor Dispensary (if taking the simulation exam) or the 4th floor Dispensary (if taking the clinic exam) for instrument pick-up the morning of the exam. The candidate will return instruments to the respective Collection Room where an inspection of the instruments will be made. If all instruments are returned and are undamaged, the respective Collection Room will give the candidate a statement indicating that their credit card will be credited the refundable amount (i.e., Security deposit). The cost for any missing or damaged instruments will be deducted from the refundable amount. The refund will be applied to the candidate's credit card by Tuesday following the Board Examination. Candidates may call the DCG Business Office at 706-721-9559 or 706-721-7912 to make a payment by phone.  

To view a list of instrument packages available for rent, please visit Instrument Packages Available.