FL S1296

Revives and reenacts the health access dental license program that was repealed on January 1, 2020, allowing out-of-state dentists to practice in underserved health access settings in Florida

Requires applicants to hold a valid dental license from another U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, have graduated from an accredited dental school, and passed national board dental exams

Applicants must have 5 years of active clinical practice with direct patient care (or continuous practice since graduation if within 5 years) and no felony or misdemeanor convictions related to health care practice

License renewal requires biennial application, proof of continued employment at a health access setting, completion of continuing education requirements, and payment of standard renewal fees

License revocation occurs upon termination from a health access setting employer, disciplinary violations, or failure of the Florida dental licensure examination; practicing outside health access settings constitutes unlicensed practice of dentistry