Dental Hygienist

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April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes Section 456.013: Department; general licensing provisions Section 456.024: Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards or the department; spouses Section 456.031: Requirement for instruction […]
April 30, 2025

Continuing Education

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION General Hours 22 […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time,  If renewing BEFORE your license expires, […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time,  The process to renew a license can take up to three weeks to complete. Initiating contact to confirm […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Licensed Dental Hygienists are required to renew their license no later than midnight, Eastern Time, on . The department will renew your license upon receipt of the […]
April 30, 2025

Name Change

Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please submit a request including your full name as it appears on your license, profession, license number, […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

If you are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who was in good standing with the board at the […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 466: Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. The total fee is required and should be submitted with your application […]
April 30, 2025

Process

The following steps apply to graduates of a dental hygiene program ACCREDITED by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation: Applicant must successfully complete the required examinations: […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The State of Florida does not have reciprocity with any state and does not issue licenses by endorsement or credentials. The requirements for licensure by examination […]
April 15, 2025

Apply Online / Return to Login

To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.  
April 15, 2025

Processing Times

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days.  Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. […]