The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for candidates for the dental examination regarding the assessing of patients for suitability as exam patients.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-2.013Florida Dental Examinations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for candidates for the dental examination regarding the assessing of patients for suitability as exam patients.

SUMMARY: The requirements will be updated for candidates for the dental examination regarding the assessing of patients for suitability as exam patients.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.017(1)(b), 466.004(4), 466.006(5)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1)(b), (2), 466.006(4), 466.006(5)(a), 466.009 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-2.013 Dental Examination.

Each applicant applying for a Florida dental license is required to complete the examinations as provided for in Section 466.006, F.S. The Florida examinations for dentistry shall consist of a Written Examination, a Practical or Clinical Examination and a Diagnostic Skills Examination. All three examinations will be conducted in English. Applicants for examination or re-examination must have taken and successfully completed Part I and Part II of the National Board of Dental Examiners dental examination.

(1) Practical or Clinical Examination:

(a) through (f) No change.

(g) Candidates for the dental examination may only assess patients for suitability as exam patients at a dental office under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist, or at an accredited dental program under the direct supervision of a program faculty member.

(2) Written Examination:

(a) through (b) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.017(1)(b), 466.004(4), 466.006(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(b), (2), 466.006(4), 466.006(5)(a), 466.009 FS. History–New 10-8-79, Amended 6-22-80, 12-3-81, 12-6-82, 5-24-83, 12-12-83, 5-2-84, 5-27-84, Formerly 21G-2.13, Amended 12-8-85, 12-31-86, 5-10-87, 10-19-87, 12-10-89, 12-24-91, 2-1-93, Formerly 21G-2.013, 61F5-2.013, Amended 1-9-95, 2-7-96, 7-16-97, Formerly 59Q-2.013, Amended 8-25-98, 3-25-99, 11-15-99, 8-3-05, 7-17-07, 8-1-08, 6-28-09, 8-25-10, 5-8-12,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 21, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 17, 2014