General Requirements

Requirements for a limited dentist license can be found in Section 456.015, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B5-7.007, Florida Administrative Code and include:

  1. Graduation from a college of dentistry which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association
  2. Held a license to practice dentistry in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least ten (10) years
  3. Has not committed or is not under investigation for prosecution for any act which would constitute the basis for discipline pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 466, F.S.
  4. Practices only in the employ of public agencies or non-profit agencies or institutions which meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3), F.S., of the Internal Revenue Code, are permitted under Rule 64B5-7.006, F.A.C., and which provide professional liability coverage for acts or omissions of the limited licensee.
  5. Complies with all continuing education requirements of active licensees.

If the applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from the employer stating the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service involving the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, the application fee and all licensure fees shall be waived.

A limited licensee may provide services only to the indigent, or critical need populations within the state. The standard for determining indigency shall be recognized by the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines produced by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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General Requirements

Requirements for a limited dentist license can be found in Section 456.015, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B5-7.007, Florida Administrative Code and include:

  1. Graduation from a college of dentistry which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association
  2. Held a license to practice dentistry in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least ten (10) years
  3. Has not committed or is not under investigation for prosecution for any act which would constitute the basis for discipline pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 466, F.S.
  4. Practices only in the employ of public agencies or non-profit agencies or institutions which meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3), F.S., of the Internal Revenue Code, are permitted under Rule 64B5-7.006, F.A.C., and which provide professional liability coverage for acts or omissions of the limited licensee.
  5. Complies with all continuing education requirements of active licensees.

If the applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from the employer stating the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service involving the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, the application fee and all licensure fees shall be waived.

A limited licensee may provide services only to the indigent, or critical need populations within the state. The standard for determining indigency shall be recognized by the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines produced by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.