FL H1461

Revives and reenacts Florida's health access dental license program that was repealed on January 1, 2020, allowing out-of-state dentists to practice in underserved health access settings without supervision by a Florida-licensed dentist

Applicants must hold a valid active dental license from another U.S. state, territory, or D.C. in good standing, have graduated from an accredited dental school, passed National Board examinations parts I and II, and have 5 years of active clinical practice

Licensees must renew biennially, maintain employment in a health access setting, complete continuing education requirements, and pay renewal fees equivalent to standard dentist license fees

License revocation is mandatory upon termination from a health access setting, violation of dental practice standards, or failure of the Florida dental licensure examination

Practicing outside designated health access settings constitutes unlicensed practice of dentistry; amendments apply retroactively to January 1, 2020