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December 4, 2025
Applicants who completed the ADEX Dental Licensing Examinations administered in a jurisdiction other than Florida on or after October 2, 2011 and older than 365 days […]
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November 24, 2025
Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
June 30, 2025
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health An additional fee is added to the renewal fee for each of […]
June 30, 2025
Licensed Dentists are required to renew their license no later than midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2026. The department will renew your license upon receipt of: […]
April 30, 2025
To be a licensed Dentist or Dental Hygienist in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: OR […]
April 30, 2025
If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025
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 (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 28 […]
April 30, 2025
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health An additional fee is added to the renewal fee for each of […]
April 30, 2025
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
Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, February 28, 2026. The process to renew a license can take up to three weeks. Initiating contact to confirm […]
April 30, 2025
If you volunteer your services in public schools for a minimum of 80 hours a year or if retired, at least 400 hours a year, you […]
April 30, 2025
If you volunteer your services to the medically indigent residents of Florida with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be […]
April 30, 2025
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
Licensed Dentists are required to renew their license no later than midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2026. The department will renew your license upon receipt of: […]
April 30, 2025
Effective January 1, 2012, a dentist licensed under chapter 466 who prescribes any controlled substance, listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV as defined […]
April 30, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Mobile Endorsement Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
April 30, 2025
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 Florida Administrative […]
April 30, 2025
Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. TOTAL FEE $405.00 Application Fee $100.00 Licensure Fee $305.00* […]
April 30, 2025
The following steps apply to graduates of dental schools Accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation: Applicant must successfully complete the required examinations: 1. National […]
April 30, 2025
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration […]
April 30, 2025
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must […]
April 30, 2025
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care […]
April 30, 2025
Applicants with Health History Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to […]
April 30, 2025
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 30, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Dentist.
April 15, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 15, 2025
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. […]