The Florida dental clinical or practical examination is currently the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX) developed by the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. An applicant for a dental license in Florida can submit ADLEX scores from a jurisdiction other than Florida if the examination was completed after October 1, 2011. If, however, the passing scores from the ADLEX are over 365 days old, the results will not be recognized unless all criteria below and in Section 466.006(4)(b)2., F.S.

1. (1) Mandatory Documentation:

   Each category of full-time practice claimed must be supported by the documentation required in Section 466.006(4)(b)2., F.S., and, when applicable, an original and official letter from the dean of the school or program sent directly from the program or school to the Board, that supports that the applicant did engage in full-time practice as a faculty member or as a student which matches the dates month-for-month and year-for-year as listed.

2. (2) The board may excuse applicants from the full-time practice requirement in the event of a demonstrated hardship. A hardship is defined as an absence from the practice of dentistry due to one of the following:

   1. (a) The birth or care of a newborn child;
   2. (b) The care of a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition;
   3. (c) A serious health condition which prevented the dentist from working full-time.
3. (3) An applicant seeking an excusal of the full-time practice requirement must submit supporting documentation to the Board, which shall include a signed letter from the treating physician which identifies the reason for the hardship and the period of time the applicant was not able to work.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004, 466.006 FS. Law Implemented 466.004, 466.006 FS. History–New 7-1-12, Amended 1-7-25, 6-1-26.