Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists

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April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The certification to administer local anesthesia is a one-time application process and does not need to be renewed with your dental hygiene license.   The certificate […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

In order to add this certification to your license, please refer to our licensure page.
April 30, 2025

Continuing Education

There are no additional continuing education requirements for this certification. To review the continuing education requirements for your Dental Hygienists license, please select the profession on […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes Section 466.017: Prescription of drugs; anesthesia. Florida Administrative Codes Rule 64B5-14: Anesthesia
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants for certification in the administration of local anesthesia must complete a course in the administration of local anesthesia which is offered by a dental or […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Upon receipt of a complete application, board staff will add the Local Anesthesia qualification to the license and a new license will be issued. The license […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. Application Fee $35.00 (one-time fee)
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Section 466.017: Prescription of drugs; anesthesia. Florida Administrative Codes Rule 64B5-14: Anesthesia
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.