The Board proposes the rule amendments to revise incorporated forms and update language for Rules 64B5-2.014, 64B5-2.0144, and 64B5-2.0146, F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B5-2.014Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Accredited Schools or Colleges

64B5-2.0142Application for Health Access Dental License

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

64B5-2.0146Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendments to revise incorporated forms and update language for Rules 64B5-2.014, 64B5-2.0144, and 64B5-2.0146, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Language will be updated for Rules 64B5-2.014, 64B5-2.0144, and 64B5-2.0146, F.A.C., and the incorporated forms will be revised for all the rules.

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: 456.013, 466.004, 466.004(4), 466.006(3), 466.006, 466.007, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.048, 456.0635, 466.006, 466.007, 466.028, 466.0067 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: Jessica Sapp, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258 or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-2.014 Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Accredited Schools or Colleges.

Any person who has graduated, or expects to graduate prior to the examination, or is in their final year of a dental or dental hygiene program and has completed all the coursework necessary to prepare the student to perform the clinical and diagnostic procedures required to pass the examinations, from a school or college accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, or any other dental or dental hygiene program accredited by an accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education, may seek licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist in the following manner:

(1) Dental Hygiene Candidates:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Submit a completed application for licensure, Dental Hygiene Licensure Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 08/2020 05/2019), incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-        11190, or available on the Department of Health’s website at http://www.floridadentistry.gov. An applicant is eligible for licensure upon receipt of a completed application, passing scores from the ADEX clinical examination, National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, and successful completion of the written examination on the 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.

(2) Dental Candidates:

(a) Successfully complete the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX), produced by the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., as specified in rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C., through the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA), which includes the Diagnostic Skills Examination. Candidates who have completed the ADLEX, after October 1, 2011, in another jurisdiction other than Florida and whose scores are over 365 days old are subject to additional application requirements as mandated in section 466.006(4)(b)3., F.S. Additionally, all Candidates who submit ADLEX scores from another jurisdiction other than Florida are subject to post licensure requirements as mandated in section 466.006(6), F.S.

(b) No change.

(c) Submit a completed application for licensure, Dental Licensure Application, DH-MQA 1182 (Rev. 08/2020 05/2019), incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11188, or available on the Department of Health’s website at http://www.floridadentistry.gov. An applicant is eligible for licensure upon receipt of a completed application, passing scores from the ADLEX clinical examination, Diagnostic Skills Examination, National Board Dental Examination and successful completion of the written examination on the 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 64B5-2.013, F.A.C.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 466.004, 466.006, 466.007 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.048, 456.0635, 466.006, 466.007, 466.028 FS. History–New 10-8-79, Amended 4-1-80, 4-20-81, 3-16-82, 5-2-84, 9-4-84, Formerly 21G-2.14, Amended 12-31-86, 10-8-87, 11-16-89, 10-18-90, Formerly 21G-2.014, 61F5-2.014, Amended 9-24-96, Formerly 59Q-2.014, Amended 8-20-97, 3-16-06, 12-26-06, 4-26-10, 3-18-12, 8-5-12, 12-11-12, 11-7-16, 10-4-18, 10-22-19,                          .

 

64B5-2.0142 Application for Health Access Dental License.

Any person wishing to be issued a Health Access Dental License shall apply to the Board of Dentistry. The application shall be made on the Application for Health Access Dental License form #DH-MQA 1154 (Rev. 08/2020 05/2019), available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-       11189, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and can be obtained at http://www.floridadentistry.gov.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 466.004 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.048, 456.0635, 466.006, 466.0067 FS. History–New 2-12-12, Amended 12-11-12, 11-7-16, 10-4-18, 10-22-19,                        .

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, 08/2020 10/11, and incorporated herein by reference. Application for Credentials Review for Graduates From Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1253, 08/2020 10/11, can be obtained at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-              01037, or at http://floridasdentistry.gov.

(2) through (6) No change.

(7) Proof received directly from the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations American Dental Association, that the National Board of Dental Examiners Written Examination has been successfully completed, or that the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination has been successfully completed.

(8) through (9) No change.

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

(a) No change.

(b) Submit a complete application, Dental Hygiene Licensure Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 08/2020 05/2019), incorporated herein by reference and is available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-     11190, or http://floridasdentistry.gov. 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 456.013, 466.004, 466.007 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.0635, 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, 11-7-16, 10-22-19,                       .

 

64B5-2.0146 Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges.

Prior to applying to take the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX) and the Laws and Rules Exam (Written Examination), as specified in rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C., complete and submit Application for Credentials Review For Graduates From Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1254 (08/2020 10/11), incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-      02022, or the Department of Health’s website at http://floridasdentistry.gov.

(1) No change.

(2) An applicant who otherwise meets the requirements of section 466.006(3), F.S., and chooses to apply pursuant to section 466.006(3)(b), F.S., will be required to:

(a) Complete two consecutive academic years at a full-time, matriculated Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association accredited supplemental general dentistry program, which provides didactic and clinical education to the level of an accredited D.D.S. or D.M.D. program, this program does not include specialty or advanced education programs for the purpose of licensure which has a duration of at least two consecutive academic years at the sponsoring institution.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) through (4) No change.

(5) After completion of the ADLEX examination, applicants shall submit Dental Licensure Application, Form DH-MQA 1182 (Rev. 08/2020 05/2019), incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                                              11188, or the Department of Health’s website at http://floridasdentistry.gov.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 466.004(4), 466.006(3) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.048, 456.0635, 466.006 FS. History–New 10-15-92, Formerly 21G-2.0146, 61F5-2.0146, Amended 9-24-96, Formerly 59Q-2.0146, Amended 8-19-97, 5-20-01, 6-7-05, 12-26-06, 6-30-09, 3-18-12, 12-11-12, 2-25-15, 11-7-16, 6-4-18, 10-4-18, 10-22-19,                                       .

 

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: August 21, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 31, 2020