The bill amends section 456.0145 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to licensure by endorsement for practicing dentistry and dental hygiene. It introduces a new criterion for ineligibility for a license under the Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement Act. Specifically, it prohibits individuals who have not graduated from an accredited dental or dental hygiene college or school from obtaining a license. This addition is marked by the insertion of new legal language that specifies the accreditation must be recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or another recognized accrediting entity.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous condition that allowed for ineligibility based solely on the existence of a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a licensing entity. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the changes aim to ensure that only qualified individuals who have completed accredited programs can be licensed to practice dentistry and dental hygiene in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 509 Filed: 456.0145