FLORIDA DENTAL LAW AND RULES EXAM, FLORIDA BOARD OF
DENTISTRY, 2026/2027 – 50-QUESTION JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE
EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Section 1: Licensure Requirements (Questions 1-5)
**Question 1**
To be licensed as a dentist in Florida, an applicant must graduate from a dental school accredited by
which body?
A) American Medical Association (AMA)
B) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
C) Florida Department of Health
D) American Dental Association (ADA) membership
**Answer: B) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)**
Rationale: Florida law requires graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association. The ADA (D) does not directly accredit schools;
CODA is the accrediting body. The AMA (A) accredits medical schools. The Florida Department of Health
(C) issues licenses but does not accredit schools.
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**Question 2**
,A dentist applying for licensure by examination in Florida must pass which examination?
A) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
and a Florida Board-approved clinical examination
B) Only the Florida Jurisprudence Examination
C) Only the National Board Dental Examination
D) Any state's clinical examination regardless of content
**Answer: A) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or Integrated National Board Dental
Examination (INBDE) and a Florida Board-approved clinical examination**
Rationale: Florida requires passage of the NBDE or INBDE (written examination) AND a Florida Board-
approved clinical examination (e.g., CDCA, ADEX, CRDTS, or SRTA). The Jurisprudence Examination (B) is
required but is separate and tests knowledge of Florida laws and rules, not clinical competency. Passing
only the NBDE (C) is insufficient.
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**Question 3**
A dentist licensed in another state wishes to obtain a Florida license by credentials. How many years of
active, continuous practice are typically required?
A) No practice required; any licensed dentist may apply
B) 1 year of practice in the preceding 3 years
C) 3 years of active practice in the preceding 5 years immediately prior to application
, D) 10 years of continuous practice
**Answer: C) 3 years of active practice in the preceding 5 years immediately prior to application**
Rationale: Florida Dental Practice Act requires licensure by credentials applicants to have been actively
engaged in the practice of dentistry for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application. This
ensures the applicant has maintained clinical competency. One year (B) is insufficient. Ten years (D)
exceeds the requirement.
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**Question 4**
How often must a Florida-licensed dentist renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years (biennially)
C) Every 5 years
D) Once, unless the license is revoked
**Answer: B) Every 2 years (biennially)**
Rationale: Florida dental licenses must be renewed biennially (every 2 years) on a schedule determined
by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Renewal requires completion of continuing education (CE) hours and
payment of renewal fees. Annual renewal (A) applies to some other professions but not Florida dentistry.
DENTISTRY, 2026/2027 – 50-QUESTION JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE
EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Section 1: Licensure Requirements (Questions 1-5)
**Question 1**
To be licensed as a dentist in Florida, an applicant must graduate from a dental school accredited by
which body?
A) American Medical Association (AMA)
B) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
C) Florida Department of Health
D) American Dental Association (ADA) membership
**Answer: B) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)**
Rationale: Florida law requires graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association. The ADA (D) does not directly accredit schools;
CODA is the accrediting body. The AMA (A) accredits medical schools. The Florida Department of Health
(C) issues licenses but does not accredit schools.
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**Question 2**
,A dentist applying for licensure by examination in Florida must pass which examination?
A) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
and a Florida Board-approved clinical examination
B) Only the Florida Jurisprudence Examination
C) Only the National Board Dental Examination
D) Any state's clinical examination regardless of content
**Answer: A) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or Integrated National Board Dental
Examination (INBDE) and a Florida Board-approved clinical examination**
Rationale: Florida requires passage of the NBDE or INBDE (written examination) AND a Florida Board-
approved clinical examination (e.g., CDCA, ADEX, CRDTS, or SRTA). The Jurisprudence Examination (B) is
required but is separate and tests knowledge of Florida laws and rules, not clinical competency. Passing
only the NBDE (C) is insufficient.
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**Question 3**
A dentist licensed in another state wishes to obtain a Florida license by credentials. How many years of
active, continuous practice are typically required?
A) No practice required; any licensed dentist may apply
B) 1 year of practice in the preceding 3 years
C) 3 years of active practice in the preceding 5 years immediately prior to application
, D) 10 years of continuous practice
**Answer: C) 3 years of active practice in the preceding 5 years immediately prior to application**
Rationale: Florida Dental Practice Act requires licensure by credentials applicants to have been actively
engaged in the practice of dentistry for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application. This
ensures the applicant has maintained clinical competency. One year (B) is insufficient. Ten years (D)
exceeds the requirement.
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**Question 4**
How often must a Florida-licensed dentist renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years (biennially)
C) Every 5 years
D) Once, unless the license is revoked
**Answer: B) Every 2 years (biennially)**
Rationale: Florida dental licenses must be renewed biennially (every 2 years) on a schedule determined
by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Renewal requires completion of continuing education (CE) hours and
payment of renewal fees. Annual renewal (A) applies to some other professions but not Florida dentistry.
