{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"DOH.Mail@flhealth.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Florida Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(850) 488-0595","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.","title":"Fingerprinting delays"},{"description":"Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.","title":"Missing or incomplete documents"},{"description":"Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"},{"description":"Florida may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Florida-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:46.200565+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Florida Board of Dentistry. The application fee is $35.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Florida requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.","title":"Provide License Verification","url":null},{"description":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","title":"Provide Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","title":"Provide DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","title":"Provide Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"Florida requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan OR FD-258 hard card via mail. 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Contact the state board directly for current policies on practice authorization while your application is pending.","title":"Await Board Processing","url":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Yes, Florida requires Dental Radiographer through the state board.","question":"Does Florida require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Florida.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Florida?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Florida?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $35. Additional costs may include DANB CDA exam ($450), radiography certification, and background check fees.","question":"How much does it cost to become a dental assistant in Florida?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":35.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"3 to 4 Weeks","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","name":"Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","name":"DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","name":"Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"through IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","name":"Fingerprint background check","url":null},{"description":"$35","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"florida-da","state_name":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Review the Florida Board of Dentistry's statutes and rules to understand the specific expanded functions you wish to perform and the qualifications required, such as formal training or certification.","title":"Understand Expanded Function Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the Florida Department of Health's MQA Online Services portal, FLHealthSource.gov, which is the system used for all health-related applications and registrations.","title":"Access MQA Online Services","url":null},{"description":"If you are a first-time applicant, create a new user account on FLHealthSource.gov. Existing users should log in with their credentials.","title":"Create or Log In to Your Account","url":null},{"description":"Select the 'Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions Registration' application. Fill out all required fields accurately and upload any necessary supporting documentation, such as proof of training, course completion, or DAARC certification.","title":"Complete the Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable application fee of $35.00 through the secure online payment system within the FLHealthSource.gov portal.","title":"Pay the Registration Fee","url":null},{"description":"Regularly check your application status on FLHealthSource.gov. Be prepared to respond promptly to any requests for additional information or clarification from the Florida Board of Dentistry.","title":"Monitor Application Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:46.200565+00:00","verify_license_url":null}