Of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance filed by Romina L. Valguarnera, R.D.H., filed on October 4, 2010. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 34, of the August 27, 2010, Florida Administrative ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

Rule No. : RULE TITLE :
64B5-2.0135: Dental Hygiene Examination

The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance filed by Romina L. Valguarnera, R.D.H., filed on October 4, 2010. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 34, of the August 27, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on September 17, 2010. The petition requested a waiver or variance from the requirement imposed by paragraph 64B5-2.0135(1)(a), F.A.C., as to an applicant for a Florida dental license must successfully complete all portions of the examination within a thirteen month period in order to qualify for licensure.

The Board’s Order, filed on October 8, 2010, grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver, finding that Petitioner has complied with the requirements of Section 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code. Additionally, Petitioner has demonstrated that strict application of paragraph 64B5-2.0135(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, would create a substantial hardship or violate principles of fairness within the meaning of Section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes. Based upon the foregoing, the Board determined that Petitioner is eligible for a waiver or variance of paragraph 64B5-2.0135(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code.

A copy of the Board’s Order may be obtained by contacting: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.