The deadline to take the mandatory opioid course to maintain your dental license is this Thursday, Jan. 31! Go to floridadental.org/opioidcourse to register and take this course. Per HB 21, each person registered with the DEA and authorized to prescribe…
Read More REMINDER: Mandatory Opioid Course Deadline is Thursday, Jan. 31!
All Florida-licensed dentists must indicate whether you are registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe controlled substances through the Florida Department of Health. This is the only way the Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) will know if…
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By Jon M. Pellett, JD, Managing Attorney – Administrative Defense, Medical Investigation Defense Unit, The Doctors Company The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) takes a dim view of those who alter dental records. If a licensee is found to have…
Read More Altering Dental Records Can Result in Significant Penalties
The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) was established to ensure that every dentist and dental hygienist practicing in Florida meet the minimum requirements for safe practice. The practice of these professions is a privilege, not a right. So what is…
Read More The Florida Board of Dentistry — More Than Just Discipline
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