Frequently Asked Questions

We will send you notification about the status of your application within 30 days after we receive it.

You are required to report all criminal offenses to the Board. Each application will be evaluated on an individual basis. For more information on offenses that may prevent you from obtaining a medical license, see the links below:

– Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions

–s. 766.301 through 766.316, F.S.: Medical malpractice and related matters

Yes. Offenses must be reported to the board even if you received a suspended imposition of sentence and the record is now considered closed.

Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The board considers the nature, severity, and recency of offenses, as well as rehabilitation and other factors. The board cannot make a determination for approval or denial of licensure without evaluating the entire application and supporting documentation.

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes does not allow for an extension. An incomplete application is only valid for one year.

Your license number will be issued within five to seven business days once your licensure application has been approved.

Please mail all required supporting documents directly to the Board Office.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Health
Board of Dentistry
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-04
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258

License Verification – Information regarding the licensure status of a practitioner. This is for use by persons or organizations that do not require a document certifying this information under seal. Licensure Certification – Specific document certifying licensure status and disciplinary history, prepared by a representative of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance and bearing a seal. This document is generally required for applicants seeking licensure in other states and for use in court proceedings. There is a $25 fee for this service in accordance with Rule 64B-4.001, F.A.C.

Print the Complaint Form with the Authorization for Release of Patient Records from our Enforcement site or call 1-888-419-3456 or (850)414-1976 to request one by phone. Complete the form and mail it to the address given on the form.

Five business days.

You can request a practitioner’s disciplinary history from our site FloridaHealth.gov/licensing-regulations/complaints-enforcement/

To view a list of actively licensed practitioners, use the License Verification Search and select the county and profession from the drop-down list.