Please click here for more information. <> Pursuant to 18VAC60-25-30(F), all fees are non- refundable. 11 0 obj We thank you for your support in advance. All initial licenses expire February 28 of the following even number year. 2020 legislation amended the requirements for non-opioid alternatives. Senate Bill (SB) 5606, passed during the 2015 legislative session, amended the law relating to dental hygienists and is effective July 24, 2015. Is at least 18 years of age 2. Click on Chapter or Section Number to View, Chapter 456:Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 466:Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories. In the United States, the requirements for licensure are set by the state board of dentistry, also known as the board of dental examiners or the licensing board. Click here for more information. Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Dentistry for review. Final Dispositions/Arrest Records Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Include all medications prescribed and all physicians/counselors that have provided treatment. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. ), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant: An applicant for the health access dental license must successfully complete the following examinations: *The Florida Department of Health has contracted with The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) to provide the Laws and Rules examination.Examination registration began April 1, 2015 with the CDCA and associated fees are the same.Please visit http://www.cdcaexams.org to register for examination and view candidate manuals. They would have more training than a dental hygienist, but less training than a dentist. Definitions and explanations of licensure pathways and abbreviations (e.g., ADEX, CIF exams, PGY1, OSCE) used on the map can be found on the Licensure for Dental Students page. Include a description of all treatments and diagnoses you have received for any condition(s)/impairment(s) you are/have been treated for. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one rescuer and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and the use of ambu-bags. Please visit http://www.cdcaexams.org to register for examination and view candidate manuals. The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. We are Registered Dental Hygienists: One Nation, One License. Credentials to be submitted with the Application for Licensure are: Graduates of dental colleges or schools that arenot accreditedby the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation must be approved by the Board office to schedule the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination. Apply Online Returning Login Login Help Change Profession. 1 0 obj Review each state's specific licensure requirements and contact information. It is not worth your time. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability. Click here for more information. If you have questions or concerns about the licensure process, contact a licensure specialist. Get information aboutinitial licensure, licensure by credentials, CE and renewal requirements, specialty licensure and COVID-19 updates for each state and territory. Physician(s) Letter Applicants must submit a statement from your treating physician(s)/counselor(s) for each condition you are/were being treated for and whether or not you are currently able to safely practice Dentistry. endobj Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. The mailing address for supporting documentation relating to the licensure application is: Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to theFlorida Department of Health. 6 0 obj Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to theFlorida Department of Health. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended: For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Licensure by credentials is to be used to evaluate the theoretical knowledge and clinical skill of a dentist/dental hygienist when an applicant holds a dental/dental hygienist license in another state, (b) BOARD. But Liddell said that in Minnesota the only state that currently allows dental therapists - they've only had 92 therapists in the field, and 70% of them work in or near the city, not out in the rural areas of need, like they were designed to.. Apply Status Check Application Status Verify a License After my rigorous journey, here are my five tips for obtaining an out-of-state dental license. 410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 APP. The requirement to submit oneself to the physical, emotional, and financial detriment of both re-taking and re-passing a clinical board exam is both unethical and unnecessary. www.dentistryiq.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Phone: (860) 509-7603. All final transcripts must indicate the matriculation date, graduation date, degree earned, and be embossed with the school seal. Full-time practice of dentistry within the geographic boundaries of this state within 1 year is defined as a minimum of 1,200 hours in the initial year of licensure, which must include any combination of the following: -Active clinical practice of dentistry providing direct patient care within the geographic boundaries of this state. <> Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S. Practices only in the employ of public agencies or non-profit agencies or institutions which meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3), F.S., of the Internal Revenue Code, are permitted under Rule 64B5-7.006, F.A.C., and which provide professional liability coverage for acts or omissions of the limited licensee. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. endobj To add insult to injury, many dental hygienists will spend between $2,000-$6,000 to simply sit for their clinical board exam. The ADA attempts to keep all maps current based on available information from state dental boards, clinical testing agencies and state dental associations. If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. I am currently doing my AEGD. stream Dental Hygienist Licensure. 14 0 obj D/6=}O}@+~Xf >a3hQ\L`3 The national board scores must be mailed to our office directly from the American Dental Association. Dr. Rudy Liddell, president of the Florida Dental Association and a dentist in Brandon, said reinstating the "Health Access Dental License" (SB 1296/HB 1461) will allow out-of-state dentists to practice here in underserved public health settings such as community health centers and county health departments unencumbered by yet another exam. 2 0 obj ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat. The applicant must submit a completed APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIALS REVIEW FOR GRADUATES FROM NON-ACCREDITED DENTAL COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS. Below is the average number of days we are currently processing at. The following documents are required to complete this application: The Board office will notify the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) of the applicants eligibility to schedule the Clinical and Florida Laws & Rules examinations once the Credentials application is reviewed and approved. RELATED: Proposal To Fill Dental Hole Draws Debate. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. endobj -Full-time practice as a faculty member employed by a dental or dental hygiene school approved by the board or accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.-Full-time practice as a student at a postgraduate dental education program approved by the board or accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. endobj National Board Dental Examination scores sent to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep the dentistry community in Florida abreast of important updates. The physicians statement should include all DSM IIIR/ DSM IV, Axis I, II, and III diagnoses. A dental school student who takes the licensure examinations during the students final year of an approved dental school must have graduated before being certified for licensure pursuant to s. 466.011; or If an applicant is a graduate of a dental college or school not accredited in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) or of a dental college or school not approved by the board, the applicant is not entitled to take the examinations required in this section to practice dentistry until she or he satisfies one of the following:Completes a program of study, as defined by the board by rule, at an accredited American dental school and demonstrates receipt of a D.D.S. Board shall mean the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. 2.a. Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Limited Dentist License. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions. I will tell you now, do not proceed with hygiene. Physician(s) Letter Applicants must submit a statement from your treating physician(s)/counselor(s) for each condition you are/were being treated for and whether or not you are currently able to safely practice Dentistry. The law now allows for the issuance of an initial limited dental hygiene license to an applicant . These maps are for illustrative purposes of theADEX Dental and Dental Hygiene Examinationonly and are updated with the intention of providing the most accurate information available. Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Agency Records All relevant documentation regarding the action should be sent to the board office by the licensing agency. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability. I will never advise any foreign grad to become an RDH. There are 14,000 practicing dentists in Florida, and 30,000 dental team members, but high business costs and staggering student loan debt keep many of them from serving low-income patients. All applicants must visit www.cdcaexams.org to register for the Florida Laws and Rules examination. from said school; or Submits proof of having successfully completed at least 2 consecutive academic years at a full-time supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. You will be redirected once the validation is complete. The Florida Board of Dentistry accepts licensure applications from CODA-accredited programs. Pursuant to s. 456.024, F.S., a dentist must practice under the indirect supervision, as defined in s. 466.003, F.S., of a dentist licensed pursuant to chapter 466. 7 0 obj If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability. Updated 10/29/2021 . This program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S. If you do not meet both conditions, you must apply for licensure by examinationand sit for the Delaware Practical Examination in Dental Hygiene. The Third Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. This agency governs the qualifications for and the practice of dentistry within the state. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. The agencies and the required examination components are listed on the oard's dental and dental hygiene license applications. Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following documentation to the board: Self-Explanation Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the offense. V-`8]M/{gSBjWlR>AUQpapZ )R0t4) n%{m#7eawR>56" ] :r"P &$1Vtjz5:7|O.xh~5SR8eI D %h2il?xK.\Hu&cbx*Qk {Cg-\ A supplemental general dentistry program does not include an advanced education program in a dental specialty. Welcome to the State of Florida's Online Resource for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Laboratories Licensing, Renewals and Information. Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. (MPN -:!4hT%JLHFrB0CBhLXvFI= ! "*55`T&}P 5v".R{ntZ Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and New York. View the examinations, credentials, and CE requirements for each state/territory. "We have people that want to practice in Florida and they're willing to practice in a federally qualified health setting to provide dentistry and this gives them a means to do that without sitting for a full licensing exam," Liddell said. Alabama. Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Dentistry for review. All final transcripts must indicate the matriculation date, graduation date, degree earned, and be embossed with the school seal. Reciprocity is available for applicants who have a current dental . 07/2016, Rules 64B5-2.014 and 2.0144, F.A.C Page 2 Dental Hygiene Licensure Application Instructions Applicants are strongly encouraged to review s. 466.007, Florida . We will not accept any transcript that has issued to student stamped on the transcript. Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S. Please be sure to click each state for specific guidance regarding limitations and additional details. TheFlorida BoardofDentistrywas established to ensure that every dentist and dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. We dental hygienists feel that we have been failed by the very organizations put in place to allow us to do our jobs. PRE- LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IF ADEX COMPLETED IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN FLORIDA AND THE ADEX SCORES ARE OLDER THAN 365 DAYS. 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 list each offense on the application. ss. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended: For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. Code of Alabama (1975), 34-9-1 et seq. 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 related profession by a licensing authority are required to submit the following documentation to the board: Self-Explanation Applicants who have listed disciplinary action on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the action. Healthier You is a one-stop shop for Floridians to access resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. % Voluntary Recall Alert for Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse Due to Microbial Contamination. <> However, Florida only If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability. 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