Limited License Dental Hygienist (Compensated)

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April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Current licenses expire February 28, 2026. Dental hygienists who hold a limited license are required to renew by February 28 of the even numbered years. The department […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

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

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, February 28, 2026 If renewing BEFORE your […]
April 30, 2025

Continuing Education

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION General Hours 22 Medical Error 2 Domestic Violence 2 Due every third biennium beginning July […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes Section 456.013: Department; general licensing provisions Section 456.031: Requirement for instruction on domestic violence Section 456.033: Requirement for instruction for certain licensees on HIV and AIDS Section 456.035: Address […]
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 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 at which we are currently processing.