The State of Florida does not have reciprocity with any state and does not issue licenses by endorsement or credentials. The requirements for licensure by examination are listed below and can be found in Section 466.007, Florida Statutes.:
1. Is at least 18 years of age
2. Has graduated from:
- a dental hygiene college or school approved by the board
or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the
American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any,
or any other dental hygiene program accrediting entity
recognized by the United States Department of Education;
OR
- is a graduate of an unaccredited dental college or school,
and has completed a minimum of 4 years of postsecondary
dental education and received a dental school diploma which
is comparable to a D.D.S. or D.M.D.
3. Successful completion of the following examinations:
- Dental Hygiene National Board Examination
(Graduates of non-accredited dental schools have the option of completing the National Board Dental Examination or the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination)
- ADEX Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination administered in Florida or in another jurisdiction other than Florida. ADEX scores are valid if taken on or after June 1, 2010
- Florida Laws and Rules Examination
Florida Laws and Rules Examination Applicants are required to submit the following documents for licensure:
- National Board Dental Hygiene Examination scores mailed to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association
- Final official transcripts sent to the Board office by the registrar’s office with appropriate stamps, seals, degree and signatures. All final transcripts must indicate the matriculation date, graduation date, degree earned, and be embossed with the school seal. We will not accept any transcript that has “issued to student” stamped on the transcript. Any transcript, which does not conform to these standards, shall be deemed unofficial and unacceptable.
- If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. The certification should state that your license is in good standing; appropriate signatures and embossed seal of the certifying Board are needed for validation.
- 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. All such training shall be sufficient for and shall result in current certification or recertification by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements.
