Florida to accept the NERB!

[Mackchops]

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It's about time! Nobody is grandfathered in though... Have to take exam in the fall... 👎

http://www.ada.org/news/5903.aspx

 

[omaralt]

It's about time! Nobody is grandfathered in though... Have to take exam in the fall... 👎

http://www.ada.org/news/5903.aspx

lol re-read that buddy; not nerb, adex

 

[UFRalo]

Whelp, that stinks. Glad I voted for Rick Scott.

 

[New2Philly]

lol re-read that buddy; not nerb, adex

Nope, it is the NERB. Read the second to last paragraph. It seems that ADEX develops exams, while NERB (or other regional/state boards) administer the exam.

 

[KinKs]

Thank God

http://www.adex.org/Districts.aspx

 

[DMD 4 Me]

What exactly does this mean for florida residents? We can take this exam and practice in other states where ADEX exams are given?

Or dentists who have taken the ADEX administered exams can get licensure in florida without having to take another exam?

 

[New2Philly]

What exactly does this mean for florida residents? We can take this exam and practice in other states where ADEX exams are given?

Or dentists who have taken the ADEX administered exams can get licensure in florida without having to take another exam?

I believe that a dentist in Fl that takes the ADEX exam can practice in other participating states,
While an out of state dentist can't get Fl license unless they have taken the exam recently.

 

[Mackchops]

It's the NERB. Straight up. Take it and you can practice in Florida (and all the other states that accept the NERB) -- IF you take it after October 1st of this year. If you took it already (=me) I assume you would have to retake to gain licensure in Florida?

 

[mike3kgt]

Shame, real shame. I was hoping FL would keep out folks from the northeast as much as possible.

 

[Vapor1122]

Shame, real shame. I was hoping FL would keep out folks from the northeast as much as possible.

It's about 60 years too late for that

 

[omaralt]

the question i'm not sure about; is FL going to start accepting reciprocity from other states after 5 yrs?

 

[mmasurf]

with that kind of a deal, Florida is going to be flooded and it will just become another crappy state like the rest.

 

[free dentist]

Florida finally recognizes the Constitution of the UNITED States! It's about time.
Now the public may benefit from not having an inbred dental system that shuts out innovation and new skills. It can only help.

As for dentists coming down for the season??? So do their patients ! Why should snowbirds be forced to get a dentist that they are unfamiliar with, who may have lessor skills simply because they wish to be here a few months.

 

[free dentist]

It's a shame that most of you seem to have been falsely indoctrinated with the idea that your potential practices would be spoiled and overrun by northerners every winter. That is balderdash!
The truth is that the quality of dentistry would improve with competition and new ideas from other regions. Right now there are so many people who cannot access dental care at all and Florida won't even allow northerners to volunteer or work in low cost centers to help. Instead they are advocating giving expanded duties to assistants. How is that for quality patient care. Sad!

 

[mike3kgt]

Florida finally recognizes the Constitution of the UNITED States! It's about time.
Now the public may benefit from not having an inbred dental system that shuts out innovation and new skills. It can only help.

As for dentists coming down for the season??? So do their patients ! Why should snowbirds be forced to get a dentist that they are unfamiliar with, who may have lessor skills simply because they wish to be here a few months.

And your reference for this is? I'd make the case that, as a collective, Florida and California dentistry is some of the best in the nation.

You forget that the #1 intent of the FL board is to protect the public. Don't you think it is in the best interest of the public to have the ability to see the same dentist for more than 3 months out of the year?

 

[DMD 4 Me]

Florida will be safe from the snow bird dentists..atleast for now:

"Has successfully completed the American Dental Association National Board of Dental

Examiners dental examination, Parts I and II, within 10 years of the date of application.

If scores are older than ten years, must retake clinical examination (Part II)."

I highly doubt dentists who took Part 2 over 10 years ago are going to retake that exam just to practice in Florida

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry/info_DN_Lic_req.pdf

🙂

 

[HupHolland]

And your reference for this is? I'd make the case that, as a collective, Florida and California dentistry is some of the best in the nation.

You forget that the #1 intent of the FL board is to protect the public. Don't you think it is in the best interest of the public to have the ability to see the same dentist for more than 3 months out of the year?

Protect the public? Seriously?

The Florida board IS the NERB administered in FL. That's it! There is no difference other than the soil in which you are taking it on. The check one writes is even to the NERB.

I'm from FL, completed my dds elsewhere, and have absolutely no interest in coming back to FL to practice so this change is really a moot point to me. But to those that would have had to pay $10k to a patient finder service, this news is huge!

 

[SFLMANYdent]

I planned on retaking the NERB in New York after Oct 1, 2011. Will this give me the ability to practice in Florida or do I have to take the NERB in Florida?

Also, I already passed the NERB in 08 or 09. Can I still take it again even if I passed already?

Thank you.

 

[GatorDDS]

being a florida resident completing school elsewhere im pretty sure there are other rules and regulations that one most follow after taking the ADEX/NERB exam in order to get a florida license.

One of the things i have heard is that you must apply for a florida license within 1 year and you also must practice in the state of florida full time within one year.

 

[ChubbyBaby]

wow, this is really surprising. I took the NERB!!!

 

[amalgamator42]

wow, this is really surprising. I took the NERB!!!

the fact that previous NERB isn't grandfathered in is PROOF, that the Florida board does not have the good of the residents in mind...come on!!!

but this is a small step in the right direction...

So now is Delaware the only state with it's own board? YOU'RE NEXT BITCHES!

 

[drbrink]

You still have to pass the Florida Law exam.
There are also other requirements, if you take the ADEX out of state & wish a FL license.

Found a great site regarding the FL Law exam:
FloridaDentaLaw.com

 

[Cold Front]

Just to clarify this, here is FAQ from the dental officials in Florida. If you took the NERB, you only qualify to practice in Florida after October 2011, even then you have to move to Florida and start working (not just holding onto the license).

Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Dec 10, 2011

Q. I heard that Florida is accepting the NERB exam now. Is this true?
A. NERB is a test administration organization that administers the ADEX
exam. Effective October 1, 2011, Florida will accept the results of the
American Dental Licensing Examination (ADEX) or the ADLEX.

Q. I have NERB status, can I get a Florida license?
A. Applicants who complete the ADEX dental examination after October
1, 2011 are eligible for licensure upon meeting remaining requirements.

Q. When I have been licensed in another state for over 10 years. Do
you now have licensure by credentials in Florida?
A. Florida does not have reciprocity or endorsement of a dental license.

Q. Are there any restrictions or requirements that I must meet if I
become licensed in Florida with ADEX scores from a jurisdiction
other than Florida?
A. Yes. An applicant who is licensed based on ADEX scores from a
jurisdiction other than Florida must actually engage in the full-time practice
of dentistry within the geographic boundaries of the state within 1 year of
receiving dental licensure in Florida.

Q. What is the definition of full-time practice of dentistry as it relates
To practice within 1 year?
A. See s. 466.006(6)(b)1. for a complete listing of acceptable avenues.
Full-time practice of dentistry within the geographic boundaries within 1
year is defined as a minimum of 1,200 hours in the initial year of licensure.

Q. If I took the ADEX exam outside of Florida do I have to practice for
more than one year after receiving the license and doing the
mandatory one year?
A. The requirement is that a licensee practice a minimum of 1,200 hours
in the initial year of licensure.

Q. Can I leave the state of Florida after practicing one year of full
time dentistry and practice in another state and not lose my Florida
dental license?
A. The statutory requirement addresses the first year of licensure only.

 

[vmack]

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[drbrink]

If I had the opportunity to take the boards for a Fl license, by taking the ADEX in another state, I would. The exams may be the same, but Fl exam in FL is noted for rejecting patients at a very high rate. Take the exam outside of FL. use FloridaDentalLaw.com to prepare for law exam.