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Licensing & Renewals
Licensing & Renewal Information
For detailed information about the licensure or renewal process, select the type of license relevant to your profession or program from the list provided below. The Florida Board of Dentistry requires licensees to renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice. The Board has made every effort to include all necessary information for both licensure and renewal processes on this website. Resources such as the Help Center, FAQs, and Resources page provide answers to frequently asked questions, along with access to links, forms, and applications. For additional assistance, including specific inquiries about the renewal process, you may contact a renewal specialist.
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
Choose a Profession, Permit or Certification
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Health Access Dentist
Dental Laboratory
Limited License Dentist (Compensated)
Limited License Dentist (Volunteer)
Limited License Dental Hygienist (Compensated)
Limited License Dental Hygienist (Volunteer)
Dental Temporary Certificates
Dental Expert Witness Certificate
Dental Radiographer
Non-Profit Corporation Permit
Residency/Intern Permit
Teaching Permit
Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists
Sedation Permits for General Anesthesia
Sedation Permit for Moderate Sedation
Sedation Permit for Pediatric Conscious Sedation
Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration
Health care practitioners with an out-of-state license or certification that falls under section 456.47(1)(b), F.S, qualify for an out-of-state telehealth provider registration number when they meet the following requirements:
