Reciprocity or endorsement signal
Florida has no reciprocity/endorsement/licensure-by-credentials.
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Reciprocity and endorsement
Automatic reciprocity is rare in dentistry. What Florida accepts from a dentist licensed elsewhere, and the board source to confirm it, are below.
Last verified 2026-07-08. Educational planning reference only; the board controls current reciprocity, endorsement, credentialing, portability, exam exceptions, forms, fees, and final approvals.
Florida licensure exams
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Florida has no reciprocity/endorsement/licensure-by-credentials.
National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II / iNBDE), the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination (clinical; if taken outside Florida must be on/after Oct 2, 2011), and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination. WREB retired Dec 31, 2022.
Florida has no reciprocity/endorsement/licensure-by-credentials. The 2-year CODA 'supplemental general dentistry program' is effectively an advanced-standing route to DDS/DMD-level education; it is distinct from (and cannot be replaced by) a GPR/AEGD residency. Requires the Florida-specific Laws and Rules exam in addition to iNBDE + ADEX.
Florida Board of Dentistry (Florida Department of Health)