I have a dental degree from another country and I would like to be able to practice dentistry in Florida. How do I become licensed to practice? Dentists must take and pass an exam given by the Florida Department of Health, in order to be licensed to practice dentistry in Florida.
How long will it take for my license to be issued? Your license number will be issued within five to seven business days once your licensure application has been approved.
Requirements include a high school diploma, three or four years of pre-dental courses at an accredited college or university and four years of dental education at an accredited dental school.
Applications that are complete, fully documented, and meet the minimum requirements of the Regulations will be processed within 30 days of the last document received. You will receive an email notification of the status of your application following the evaluation of your file.
How Do I File a Complaint? You can also report an individual by phone by calling 1-800-533-1560 or (804) 367-4691.
After you have held your permit for a period of nine months, turned age 16 and 3 months and have completed driver education, you will receive a notice telling you when to appear in court for a licensing ceremony during which you will receive your permanent driver's license.
One dentist can supervise up to four dental hygienists in Virginia, and hygienists must be licensed by the state to practice.
State Licensure Requirements for Dental Assistants A license is required to practice as a dental assistant in the state of Virginia. For more information on licensure, applications and forms, visit .dhp.virginia/dentistry.
The curriculum in the dental school is organized into a competency-based four-year program leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. The academic year begins in July and extends through June.