801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. 2020 legislation amended the requirements for non-opioid alternatives. Review each state's specific licensure requirements and contact information. The physicians statement should include all DSM IIIR/ DSM IV, Axis I, II, and III diagnoses. We are responsible for educating patients on the importance of optimal oral health by implementing our years of rigorous training and expertise. or D.M.D. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S. endobj
. 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. Board Of Dental Examiners Of Alabama 2229 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35214 (205) 985-7267 dentalboard.org By, Proposal To Fill Dental Hole Draws Debate, Dental Student Loan Repayment Program Signed Into Law, Red tide getting worse along Gulf beaches, Port Tampa Bay is seeing an increase in both cargo trade and cruise passengers, SpaceX, NASA try once again to launch a multinational crew from the Kennedy Space Center, Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket, Look up! Please click the button below to view the current processing times. 11 0 obj
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. As an alternative to the requirements of subparagraph 1., an applicant may submit scores from an American Dental Licensing Examination previously administered in a jurisdiction other than this state after October 1, 2011, and such examination results shall be . ! Board shall mean the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. The Third Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. Any transcript, which does not conform to these standards, shall be deemed unofficial and unacceptable, Certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. This agency governs the qualifications for and the practice of dentistry within the state. We dental hygienists feel that we have been failed by the very organizations put in place to allow us to do our jobs. Dental Hygienist Licensure. The law now allows for the issuance of an initial limited dental hygiene license to an applicant . We just need to make sure that we get those providers into the correct places where there where there's a need, Liddell said. 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. We thank you for your support in advance. 410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 APP. Advocacy, ADHA American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. PRE- LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IF ADEX COMPLETED IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN FLORIDA AND THE ADEX SCORES ARE OLDER THAN 365 DAYS. RequirementsApply Online Application (PDF), Requirements Apply Online Application (PDF), RequirementsApply Online Returning Login. Full licensure application fees are not required for temporary licensure. The Board of Dentistry has created guidelines for specific offenses to be cleared in the board office; however, staff cannot make determinations in advance as laws and rules do change over time. Get information aboutinitial licensure, licensure by credentials, CE and renewal requirements, specialty licensure and COVID-19 updates for each state and territory. Licensees are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. 5 0 obj
ss. All applicants must visit www.cdcaexams.org to register for the Florida Laws and Rules examination. State laws/board rules can and do change from time to time. Laws and rules are subject to change at any time. A similar bill was proposed during the 2019 legislative session but died in committee. 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. 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 Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply for licensure on this website. ss. Click here for more information. Dental Hygienists in the Best-Paying States Alaska ($115,050), California ($109,970), Washington ($95,450), the District of Columbia ($94,650), and Nevada ($89,360) are the states and districts that pay Dental Hygienists the highest mean wage. 3 0 obj
Upon completion of the Clinical and Florida Laws and Rules Examinations, download an application for licensure from the Resources page or apply online. The dental group is also once again opposing a bill that would introduce a new licensed dental provider. We ask that you sign this petition to allow for mutual reciprocity across our country for dental hygiene licensure. This program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S. Below is the average number of days we are currently processing at. Our Resources Page is a tool for accessing applications, forms, publications, statutes, rules and other important information. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
All final transcripts must indicate the matriculation date, graduation date, degree earned, and be embossed with the school seal. They would have more training than a dental hygienist, but less training than a dentist. DH-MQA 1210, Rev. Email: info@floridasdentistry.gov . Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. However, Florida only 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. Reciprocity is available for applicants who have a current dental . Hartford, CT 06134. March 1, 2012- February 28, 2014). Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Dentistry for review. If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. "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. National Board Dental Examination scores mailed to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association, Final official transcripts sent to the Board office by the registrars office with appropriate stamps, seals, degree and signatures. Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. 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. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions. : An applicant must be: Is at least 18 years of age TheBoardofDentistryis responsible for licensure, monitoring and ensuring the safe practice of dentists and dental hygienists in their service to the people of Florida. 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. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. Box 340308. endobj
Proof of successful completion of a state or regional clinical dental licensing examination, Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, 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. 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 fee can be used for one year from date of receipt. Five members are licensed opticians and two members are laypersons. Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. Senate Bill (SB) 5606, passed during the 2015 legislative session, amended the law relating to dental hygienists and is effective July 24, 2015. This often requires re-taking the rigorous and expensive clinical dental hygiene board exam, regardless of how many years of clinical practice a hygienist has under their belt or how well they scored on their initial taking of this exam. 13 0 obj
In 2008, a bill was signed into law that allowed out-of-state dentists to practice in Florida, but a sunset provision allowed this license to be repealed Jan. 1, 2020. Rule 64B5-7: Dental Practice Permits Rule 64B5-12: Continuing Professional Education ), 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: Effective January 1, 2012, a dentist licensed under chapter 466 who prescribes any controlled substance, listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV as defined ins. 893.03, for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain, must: Designate himself or herself as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner and comply with the requirements of this section and applicable board rules. <>
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Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Agency Records All relevant documentation regarding the action should be sent to the board office by the licensing agency. Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to theFlorida Department of Health. 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. Florida is one of four states and the U.S. Virgin Islands that does not grant an unrestricted dental license by credentials (grant reciprocity). endobj
Examination registration began April 1, 2015 with the CDCA and associated fees are the same. Click here for more information. A supplemental general dentistry program does not include an advanced education program in a dental specialty. 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. Dental hygienists are the backbone of dentistry. 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. Alabama The Board of Dental Examiners now accepts the clinical typodont manikin exams of all of the approved testing agencies through June 30, 2021. She would include a copy of her marriage license showing Smith as her new name. Include a description of all treatments and diagnoses you have received for any condition(s)/impairment(s) you are/have been treated for. <>
After my rigorous journey, here are my five tips for obtaining an out-of-state dental license. *The initial licensure fee collected at this time is one half of the biennial licensure fee for applicants applying in the second year of the biennium. 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. Include all medications prescribed and all physicians/counselors that have provided treatment. The physicians statement should include all DSM IIIR/ DSM IV, Axis I, II, and III diagnoses. The server is misbehaving. Dental school transcripts or copy of diploma, Certification of Licensure from other state(s) including disciplinary actions, Letter of intent to employ from employing agency, $305 licensure fee or fee waiver if volunteering. We'd like to get a better distribution of dentists serving the needs of all Floridians.. 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. Each application is reviewed on its own merits. To reapply for an unrestricted license, please contact the Board at denbd@dhp.virginia.govfor a paper application. (MPN -:!4hT%JLHFrB0CBhLXvFI= ! "*55`T&}P
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The state board of dentistry (also known as board of dental examiners) is an agency of state government created by the state legislature. Welcome to the State of Florida's Online Resource for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Laboratories Licensing, Renewals and Information. Upon completion of the required examinations, download an application for licensure from the Resources page or apply online. When a dental hygienist moves from state-to-state, they are required to re-establish licensure in their new state of residence. 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. 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. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and New York. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on agency letterhead sent from the licensing agency attesting to their unavailability. endobj
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Dental Hygiene Please be sure to click each state for specific guidance regarding limitations and additional details. 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. 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. and include: Graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. 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. endobj
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. Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Health Access Dentist. SB 926, Licensure Examinations for Dental Practitioners became effective April 6, 2022. stream
The Florida Dental Association is also asking for $773,000 from the state budget to fund Florida's 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. The report can be viewed at http://www.floridahealth, The Second Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. This process is automatic. ss. 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. 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