Sedation Permits for General Anesthesia

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April 30, 2025

General Requirements

A general anesthesia permit is a qualification added to the license therefore it is renewed at the same time the dental license is renewed. If you […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

Online payment, certified check, or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health Renewal Fee $200.00
April 30, 2025

Continuing Education

Each Biennium, all dentists who hold an active sedation permit of any level must complete a four hour board-approved continuing education education course in Medical Emergencies. […]
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

A permit shall be issued to an actively licensed dentist authorizing the use of general anesthesia or deep sedation at a specified practice location or locations […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Applications are initially reviewed by board staff and  staff will notify the applicant in writing of any deficiencies.  Complete applications are sent to the chairman of […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. TOTAL FEE $300.00
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.