Florida Board of Dentistry’s Summer Newsletter
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep the dentistry community in Florida abreast of important updates. Continue reading
Third Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading
Take Control of Controlled Substances
Click Here to be in the know on how Florida’s new legislation on controlled substances affects you Continue reading
Teaching Permit Holders – Rule Change Regarding Continuing Education
Effective May 16, 2018, teaching permit holders are exempt from the general continuing education (CE) requirement. Rule 64B5-7.005, F.A.C. was amended to align with the full time faculty exemption in Rule 64B5-12.0135, F.A.C. This amendment does not exempt a teaching … Continue reading
Opioid Epidemic in Florida
In an effort to combat the national opioid epidemic in Florida, in March 2018 Governor Rick Scott signed HB 21 creating new limits on schedule II prescriptions for pain medication. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
First Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading
Changes Coming to Expedited Licensure for Spouses of Active Military!
Active duty military spouses who hold a dental license in another state may apply for licensure through the Department of Health’s expedited VALOR program Continue reading
Fourth Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading
Rule Changes to Remediable Tasks Delegable to a Dental Hygienist
Effective February 27, 2018, a dental hygienist who has received formal training can perform the following task under indirect supervision: Using adjunctive oral cancer screening medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 64B5-16.006 Remediable Tasks Delegable to … Continue reading
