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FL S1032

FL S1032
Licensure Examinations for Dental Practitioners


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Introduced
11/22/2019
In Committee
12/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing passage of a dental examination produced by a specified entity to satisfy licensure examination requirements for applicants to practice dentistry in this state; authorizing passage of a dental hygiene examination produced by a specified entity to satisfy licensure examination requirements for applicants to practice as dental hygienists in this state, etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADEX) and the dental examination developed by the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) to satisfy licensure examination requirements for applicants to practice dentistry in the state. It also authorizes the use of the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination and WREB's dental hygiene examination to satisfy licensure examination requirements for applicants to practice as dental hygienists. The bill sets application and examination fees, and outlines the specific requirements for licensure, including passing a written exam on state laws and rules, and demonstrating practical skills through the ADEX or WREB examinations. The bill also establishes that applicants licensed based on out-of-state ADEX or WREB exam scores must engage in full-time practice within the state within one year of receiving their license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Health Policy (on 03/14/2020)

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