The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the incorporated form, clarify the web address from which the form may be obtained, and clarify the name of the commission through which the licensure examination is given.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-2.0144Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygiene Applicants from Unaccredited Dental Schools or Colleges

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the incorporated form, clarify the web address from which the form may be obtained, and clarify the name of the commission through which the licensure examination is given.

SUMMARY: The incorporated form will be updated, the web address from which the form may be obtained

will be clarified, and the name of the commission through which the licensure examination is given will be clarified.

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: 466.004, 466.007 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.007 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-2.0144 Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygiene Applicants from Unaccredited Dental Schools or Colleges.

Applicants for licensure as dental hygienists who have graduated from an unaccredited dental school or college may seek licensure in the following manner:

(1) Submit the following: A completed credentials application, Application for Credentials Review for Graduates From Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1253, 10/11, and incorporated herein by reference. Application for Credentials Review for Graduates From Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1253, 10/11 can be obtained at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01037 or at http://floridasdentistry.gov the Board of Dentistry website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry.

(2) through (9) No change.

(10) Upon approval of the credentials, the applicant shall apply for licensure in the following manner:

(a) Successfully complete the Florida practical or clinical examination developed by the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., (ADEX), as specified in Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C., through the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. (NERB); and,

(b) Submit a complete application, Dental Hygiene Licensure Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 05/16 8/12), incorporated herein by reference. Dental Hygiene Licensure Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 05/16 8/12), is available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02016 or http://floridasdentistry.gov on the Department of Health’s website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry. An applicant is eligible for licensure upon receipt of a completed application, passing scores from the ADEX dental hygiene examination, the National Board Dental Hygiene or National Board Dental Examination, and successful completion of the written laws and rules of Florida regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Applicants must comply with all time requirements for passing the examinations as specified in Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004, 466.007 FS. Law Implemented 466.007 FS. History–New 1-18-95, Formerly 59Q-2.0144, Amended 8-19-97, 8-20-97, 5-20-01, 12-21-06, 5-8-08, 4-26-10, 3-18-12, 12-11-12, 12-15-14, 4-17-16,                                        .

 

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: May 20, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 22, 2016