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 adds that individuals who have not graduated from an accredited dental or dental hygiene college or school recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education are ineligible for licensure. This addition is made in conjunction with the existing criteria that disqualify individuals based on pending complaints, criminal convictions related to healthcare, or previous license revocations.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous condition that allowed for licensure if the applicant had not had a health care provider license revoked or suspended, thereby tightening the eligibility requirements for licensure by endorsement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 151 Filed: 456.0145