In Florida, what must a dentist do to avoid their license becoming delinquent?

To maintain the active status of a dental license in Florida and prevent it from becoming delinquent, it is essential for a dentist to renew their license on time. License renewal is a requirement outlined by the Florida Board of Dentistry and is typically scheduled for every two years.

If a dentist does not renew their license by the specified deadline, their license will automatically become delinquent, which may lead to various consequences such as fines, the inability to practice, and potential additional requirements to reinstate the license. The renewal process usually involves submitting a renewal application, paying the necessary fees, and ensuring that continuing education requirements are met prior to the renewal.

While completing continuing education and attending regular audits are important for maintaining competency and meeting licensure requirements, they do not directly address the specific action needed to prevent a license from becoming delinquent, which is the timely renewal of the license itself. Changing practice location does not pertain to license status and is thus not a relevant factor in keeping a license active.