Prior to applying to take the American Dental Licensing
Examination (ADLEX) and the Laws and Rules Exam (Written Examination), as
specified in Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C., complete and
submit Application for Dental Credentials Review For Graduates From
Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1254 (08/2020),
incorporated herein by reference and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13427,
or the Department of Health's website at
http://floridasdentistry.gov.
(1) An applicant who otherwise meets the
requirements of Section
466.006(3),
F.S., and chooses to apply pursuant to Section
466.006(3)(a),
F.S., will be required to:
(a) Complete, at an
accredited American dental school, a matriculated general dental program which
consists of either 4 years of dental subjects or 2 years of predental education
followed by 3 years of dental subjects.
(b) Receive a D.D.S. or D.M.D. from the
institution at which the dental school is located.
(c) Present to the Board at least 30 days
prior to the dental examination the following documents:
1. Official transcripts issued by the dental
school which verify completion of all coursework requirements of the dental
program or certified copies thereof.
2. A D.D.S. or D.M.D. issued by the dental
school or a certified copy thereof.
(2) An applicant who otherwise meets the
requirements of Section
466.006(3),
F.S., and chooses to apply pursuant to Section
466.006(3)(b),
F.S., will be required to:
(a) Complete two
consecutive academic years at a full-time, matriculated Commission on Dental
Accreditation of the American Dental Association accredited supplemental
general dentistry program, which provides didactic and clinical education to
the level of an accredited D.D.S. or D.M.D. program, this program does not
include specialty or advanced education programs for the purpose of
licensure.
(b) Receive a dental
diploma, degree or certificate from the sponsoring institution upon successful
completion of the program.
(c)
Present to the Board the following documents:
1. Official transcripts issued by the
sponsoring institution which verify completion of all coursework requirements
of the supplemental dental education program,
2. A dental diploma, degree or certificate
issued by the sponsoring institution or a certified copy thereof;
and,
(3) It
is the applicant's responsibility to assure that the application for licensure
is complete, including assuring that all required documents are submitted
timely.
(4) After approval to sit
for the ADLEX examination, the applicant shall successfully complete the
practical or clinical examination which is the American Dental Licensing
Examination (ADLEX) produced by the American Board of Dental Examiners and the
Diagnostic Skills Examination, as specified in Rule
64B5-2.013, F.A.C., through the
Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA). Candidates who have
completed the ADLEX, after October 1, 2011, in another jurisdiction other than
Florida are subject to additional requirements as stated in Section
466.006, F.S.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 64B5-2.0146
Rulemaking Authority
456.013,
466.004(4),
466.006(3) FS.
Law Implemented 456.013,
456.048,
456.0635,
466.006
FS.
New 10-15-92, Formerly
21G-2.0146, 61F5-2.0146, Amended 9-24-96, Formerly 59Q-2.0146, Amended 8-19-97,
5-20-01, 6-7-05, 12-26-06, 6-30-09, 3-18-12, 12-11-12, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 41, Number 027, February 10 effective
2/25/2015, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 42, Number 208, October 25, 2016 effective
11/7/2016, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 44, Number 100, May 22, 2018 effective
6/4/2018, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 44, Number 182, September 18, 2018 effective
10/4/2018, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 45, Number 196, October 8, 2019 effective
10/22/2019,
Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 47, Number 159, August 17, 2021 effective
8/31/2021, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 51, Number 028, February 11, 2025 effective
2/23/2025.
New 10-15-92, Formerly 21G-2.0146, 61F5-2.0146, Amended
9-24-96, Formerly 59Q-2.0146, Amended 8-19-97, 5-20-01, 6-7-05, 12-26-06,
6-30-09, 3-18-12, 12-11-12, 2-25-15, 11-7-16, 6-4-18, 10-4-18, 10-22-19,
8-31-21.
