Customize your map view by clicking the grey description box. If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. %PDF-1.5 stream 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. 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 must submit proof of having been consecutively engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or, if the applicant has been licensed in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for less than 5 years, the applicant must submit proof of having been engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry since the date of his or her initial licensure. Frequently Asked Questions - Dental Hygienist Licensing I'm licensed in a Canadian province. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and New York. 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. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | 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or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. This program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S. 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. We are Registered Dental Hygienists: One Nation, One License. The dental group is also once again opposing a bill that would introduce a new licensed dental provider. 2020 legislation amended the requirements for non-opioid alternatives. 11 0 obj The Florida Dental Association is also asking for $773,000 from the state budget to fund Floridas dental student loan repayment program (Florida Statute 381.4019), which will help dentists practice in public health programs and serve low-income patients in designated rural and underserved areas. I will tell you now, do not proceed with hygiene. To reapply for an unrestricted license, please contact the Board at [email protected] a paper application. The law now allows for the issuance of an initial limited dental hygiene license to an applicant . Documentation that she or he has completed, or will obtain prior to licensure, continuing education equivalent to this states requirement for dentists licensed under s. 466.006, F.S., for the last full reporting biennium before applying for a health access dental license; (biennium begins March 1 of every even year, i.e. Each application is reviewed on its own merits. We dental hygienists feel that we have been failed by the very organizations put in place to allow us to do our jobs. March 1, 2010- February 28, 2012) See chapter 64B5-12.013, Florida Administrative Code, for continuing education requirements. National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II), A State or Regional Clinical Dental Licensing Examination, Self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank, Proof of successful completion of the Dental National Board Examination, Proof of graduation from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation in the form of final official transcripts. A graduate of a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor entity, if any, or any other dental accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education; or A dental student in the final year of a program at such an accredited dental school who has completed all the coursework necessary to prepare the student to perform the clinical and diagnostic procedures required to pass the examinations. The money would also be used for the Donated Dental Services program (Florida Statute 381.40195) to expand its network of volunteer dentists and dental labs to serve patients who are elderly, disabled and/or medically compromised. Florida Statutes. This agency governs the qualifications for and the practice of dentistry within the state. 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. Since 1997 more than 1,900 patients have received more than $9 million in care through Florida Donated Dental Services. 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. POST LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IF ADEX COMPLETED IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN FLORIDA. The ADA attempts to keep all maps current based on available information from state dental boards, clinical testing agencies and state dental associations. V-`8]M/{gSBjWlR>AUQpapZ )R0t4) n%{m#7eawR>56" ] :r"P &$1Vtjz5:7|O.xh~5SR8eI D %h2il?xK.\Hu&cbx*Qk {Cg-\ ), 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. The curriculum integrated format (CIF) allows dental students of record to complete the exam in sections spread out through their last year of dental school. Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Health Access Dentist. www.dentistryiq.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. <> 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. ss. Requirements for a limited dentist license can be found in Section 456.015, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B5-7.007, Florida Administrative Code and include: If the applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from the employer stating the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service involving the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, the application fee and all licensure fees shall be waived. The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. Reciprocity is available for applicants who have a current dental . 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application; Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years; Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application; Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals and Entities. The ADA is aware that changes may be in process across the states, but only official documented changes are reflected on the maps. DghFHMQNM,U&+uFLo32% Complies with all continuing education requirements of active licensees. 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. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability. endobj Apply Online Returning Login Login Help Change Profession. Floridas Medicaid program does not typically cover adults for comprehensive and preventive dental benefits and has one of the lowest Medicaid reimbursement rates in the country. The practice of these professions is a privilege granted by the State. 5 0 obj It is not worth your time. Dental Licensure Requirements by State 4 | P a g e Alaska Alaska Board of Dental Examiners Licensing Department 550 W 7th AVE, STE 1500 Anchorage, AK 99501-3567 Phone: (907) 465-2542 Contact: [email protected] Alaska Requirements Sec. All applicants must visit www.cdcaexams.org to register for the Florida Laws and Rules examination. Click here to access the pamphlet for Information on Nonopioid Alternatives for the Treatment of Pain, Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically. I took my first photography class when I was 11. 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. Alabama The Board of Dental Examiners now accepts the clinical typodont manikin exams of all of the approved testing agencies through June 30, 2021. and include: Applicants are required to submit the following documents for licensure: Applicants who answer Yes to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation Applicants must submit a letter in your own words explaining the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s). The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program. 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 and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant: The following steps apply to graduates of dental schoolsAccreditedby the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation: Applicant must successfully complete the required examinations: 1. Change.org Uh oh. <> endobj The server is misbehaving. D/6=}O}@+~Xf >a3hQ\L`3 Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to theFlorida Department of Health. The standard for determining indigency shall be recognized by the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines produced by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The requirements for licensure as a health access dentist can be found in Section 466.0067, F.S. endobj <> The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. The Third Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. <> Box 340308. This program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S. Advocacy, ADHA American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. endobj Application Fee: The fee for a dental hygiene license by examination is $175, and the fee for a dental hygiene license by credentials is $275, which must be paid online using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Back Virginia Board of Dentistry [email protected] | Contact the Board Jamie C. Sacksteder, Executive Director Nathanial C. Bryant, DDS, Board President Department of Health Professions Perimeter Center Graduation from a college of dentistry which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association, Held a license to practice dentistry in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least ten (10) years. 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. Successfully complete the following examinations: 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. The Florida Board of Dentistry accepts licensure applications from CODA-accredited programs. Released for the 2021 2022 Fiscal Year. Upon completion of the required examinations, download an application for licensure from the Resources page or apply online. Licensure biennium dates are March 1- February 28 of the even years. To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the list of professions on the Renewals Page. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. uuTDbAA1POX!-%9p7|u%JOfN`bV}H.`}S;!`Giuiu To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions below. Click on Chapter or Section Number to View, Section456.013: Department; general licensing provisions Section 456.015:Limited licenses Chapter 466:Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories, Rule 64B5-7:Dental Practice Permits Rule 64B5-12:Continuing Professional Education. If you have questions or concerns about the licensure process, contact a licensure specialist. Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. 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. We'd like to get a better distribution of dentists serving the needs of all Floridians.. Please click the button below to view the current processing times. Below is the average number of days we are currently processing at. A change of this magnitude would allow for the freedom of dental hygienists to re-locate whenever necessary and serve their communities from coast to coast. Ten states and two licensing jurisdictions, however, do not utilize these regional boards (California, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Nevada, North Carolina, Indiana, Delaware, and Louisiana), choosing instead to administer their own clinical testing. Florida Administrative Code. Applicants who answer Yes to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation Applicants must submit a letter in your own words explaining the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s). Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions. ss. Successful completion of the examination covering the laws and rules of the practice of dentistry in this state as described in s. 466.006(4)(a), F.S. The clinical board exam required of all dental hygienists encompasses the identification and selection of a patient within the required criteria, the accurate assessment of risk factors impacting this patient, the identification of dental disease, and the successful performance of a prophylaxis. We thank you for your support in advance. 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. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Will you do the same? In granting licensure by credentials, the state dental board . We are responsible for educating patients on the importance of optimal oral health by implementing our years of rigorous training and expertise. stream Get information aboutinitial licensure, licensure by credentials, CE and renewal requirements, specialty licensure and COVID-19 updates for each state and territory. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. Click here for more information. The state board of dentistry (also known as board of dental examiners) is an agency of state government created by the state legislature. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and Nebraska. 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. Submit the application for licensure for dentists/dental hygienists and the following items: Submit your application, supporting documentation, and applicable fee payment, to the following address: Department of Health Board of Dentistry 4052 Bald Cypress Way, #C04 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258. or D.M.D. In order to maintain valid active licensure in this state, all applicants for licensure who are relocating to this state based on scores from the American Dental Licensing Examination administered in a state other than this state must actually engage in the full-time practice of dentistry inside the geographic boundaries of this state within 1 year of receiving such licensure in this state. 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