Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Florida Board of Dentistry Help Center – an online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board.

Will this be reported to my CEBroker transcript?

Yes.

What happens if I do not take the course?

DOH may not renew the license of a licensee who fails to complete this continuing education requirement.

Where may I take the course?

The course may be taken live or through distance learning from any one of the approved providers.

Where do I register for the required continuing education course?

www.cebroker.com

  • Go to the course search, under “All Subjects,” click the drop-down menu.
  • Click on “Prescribing Controlled Substances.”
  • Once the courses are approved, then the Prescribing Controlled Substances tab will lead to registration for the available CE courses.
Which providers meet the criteria to provide the continuing education course?

Please visit www.cebroker.com to view all profession-specific board approved providers.

How many hours of continuing education is a Dentist required to take on the topic of controlled substances?

A minimum of 2 hours.

Are there exceptions to whom must take the course?

Yes. Dental Residency Permits and Dental Teaching Permits are not required to take the course.

Are Dentists required to complete continuing education on controlled substances?

Yes. At each renewal, Dentists must completed a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substance.

Is my CE information in the electronic CE tracking system a public record?

Yes.

What is the difference in viewing my course history for free or subscribing to the continuing education tracking system?

With a free basic account you can view your basic course history, which will list the course name, educational provider name, date of completion and hours reported. It would then be up to you to determine whether all of the courses that have been reported will complete all of your specific continuing education requirements. You can also self-report any continuing education that may be missing. The Basic Account provides all the necessary tools for you to comply with the departments reporting requirements.

A Professional Account (paid subscription) provides you with all of the tracking tools that CE Broker offers. Your transcript will display what your specific CE requirements are and will calculate what requirements have been met and what may still be outstanding. A Professional Account is a subscription service and is not a requirement but it can be a useful tool in managing your Florida continuing education requirements should you chose to subscribe.

How will I know what has been reported?

You will be able to view your course history free of charge. Your course history will show all the courses that have been reported.

Do I have to subscribe to the electronic tracking system?

No, subscriptions remain optional. There are a number of services you can receive by subscribing, however, it is optional. You can always search for courses, report your hours, and view your course history free of charge by creating a Basic Account

Continuing Education

Locate board approved CE Courses for your profession.

ELI Web Assistant

ELI Can Answer Your Questions