Dentist 2

Licensed Dentists are required to renew their license no later than midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2026.

The department will renew your license upon receipt of:

1. Complete a mandatory background screening or retain* your current fingerprints. To learn more, please visit https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/.
2. Completed Renewal application
3. Verification of your current status relating to prescribing controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain
4. Required fee (additional fees required for dispensing and anesthesia permits)
5. Your current primary place of practice address
6. Completed financial responsibility form

*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of license renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.

Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at mqa.dentistry@flhealth.gov to request your reactivation requirements.

Note: To ensure you receive notification from the department regarding the renewal, the Department must have your current mailing address on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to renew before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.

Reactivation Requirements:

1. Completion of a reactivation application
2. Proof of continuing education credits (30 hours for each biennium the license was on inactive status)
3. Proof of current CPR at the basic life support level in compliance with rule 64B5-12.020, FAC.

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health

An additional fee is added to the renewal fee for each of the following if requested:

If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:

If renewing AFTER the Renewal Period (after 11:59 PM 2/28/2024 through 11:59 PM 3/31/2024) for licenses that expired on 02/28/2024, your fees will be:

If renewing AFTER the Renewal Period (after 11:59 PM 3/31/2024) for licenses that expired on 02/28/2024, your fees will be:

Licenses that expired February 28, 2024, will become Null & Void¹ on March 1, 2026. If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:

Delinquent licenses that expired on February 28, 2024 become Null & Void¹ on March 1, 2026.

*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.

¹Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.