The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Dania Tamimi, BDS, DMSc. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 34, of the August 24, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B5-2.0146: Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 14, 2007, the Board of Dentistry has issued an order.
The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Dania Tamimi, BDS, DMSc. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 34, of the August 24, 2007, F.A.W. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on September 14, 2007.
The Board’s Order, filed on October 8, 2007, grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver, finding that Petitioner has complied with the requirements of Section 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes. Specifically, Petitioner has demonstrated how the purpose of the underlying statute would be achieved or has been achieved by other means as evidenced through her supplemental studies, practice experience and achievement of licensure in another state. Additionally, Petitioner has demonstrated that strict application of subsection 64B5-2.0146(2), Florida Administrative Code, would create a substantial hardship or violate principles of fairness. Moreover, Petitioner has complied with Sections 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes, and subsection 64B5-2.0146(2) of the Florida Administrative Code. Based upon the foregoing, the Board determined that Petitioner is eligible for a waiver or variance of subsection 64B5-2.0146(2), F.A.C.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.