Florida Laws & Rules: dental hygienists
Florida Dental Hygiene Laws and Rules Exam 2026: Format, Passing Score, Cost and Retakes
Last updated · Facts checked against ADEX and the Board booklet (rev. 08/11/2026)
The Florida Dental Hygiene Laws & Rules exam is for applicants for a Florida dental hygiene license (Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C.). You need 75% to pass. Per ADEX, it is computer-based at a Prometric testing center, with 90 minutes for up to 64 multiple-choice items (up to 5 unscored) and a fee of $105 per attempt. Confirm current details at adextesting.org.
| Detail | Official answer |
|---|---|
| Who takes it | Applicants for a Florida dental hygiene licenseSource: s. 466.007(4)(a), F.S. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026); Florida Board of Dentistry: dental hygienist licensure (opens in a new tab) |
| Governing rule | Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C.Source: Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026) |
| Format | Computer-based at a Prometric testing center (per ADEX)Source: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab) |
| Questions | Up to 64 multiple-choice items (up to 5 unscored)Source: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab) |
| Time | 90 minutesSource: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab) |
| Passing score | 75%Source: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab); Rule 64B5-2.0135(4)(b), F.A.C. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026) |
| Exam fee | $105 per attempt (per ADEX)Source: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab) |
| What it covers | Chapter 466, Chapter 456 and the Board's 64B5 rules (no more than 3% on Chapter 456)Source: Rule 64B5-2.0135(2)(b)-(c), F.A.C. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026) |
| Retakes | Yes. Florida law lets you retake the exam if you fail (s. 466.009(1), F.S.). A fee applies to each attempt; check the current fee at adextesting.org.Source: s. 466.009(1), F.S. (covers exams under s. 466.006 and s. 466.007) (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026); ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab) |
Do dental hygienists have to take the Florida laws and rules exam?
Florida requires every dental hygiene license applicant to pass a written exam on the state's laws and rules (s. 466.007(4)(a), F.S.), with a score of 75% or higher (Rule 64B5-2.0135(4)(b), F.A.C.).
How many questions are on the Florida dental hygiene laws and rules exam?
Per ADEX, the exam has up to 64 multiple-choice items (up to 5 unscored), and you have 90 minutes to finish it. It is computer-based at a Prometric testing center.
What score do you need to pass the Florida dental hygiene laws and rules exam?
You need 75% or better, under Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C. Our practice exam is scored against the same 75% line.
How much does the Florida dental hygiene laws and rules exam cost?
Per ADEX, the fee is $105 per attempt. Check the current fee at adextesting.org before you register.
Can you retake the Florida dental hygiene laws and rules exam?
Yes. Florida law lets you retake the exam if you fail (s. 466.009(1), F.S.). A fee applies to each attempt; check the current fee at adextesting.org.
What does the Florida dental hygiene laws and rules exam cover?
Under Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C., it covers Chapter 466, Chapter 456 and the Board's 64B5 rules (no more than 3% on Chapter 456). They are collected in the Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet (rev. 08/11/2026, PDF) (opens in a new tab).
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab)
- Florida Board of Dentistry: dental hygienist licensure (opens in a new tab)
- Laws & Rules booklet (rev. 08/11/2026, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Exam details can change: confirm them with ADEX and the Florida Board of Dentistry before you register.