Florida Laws & Rules: dentists

Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam 2026: Format, Passing Score, Cost and Retakes

Last updated October 3, 2026 · Facts checked against ADEX and the Board booklet (rev. 08/11/2026)

Every Florida dental license applicant must pass the written Laws & Rules exam with 75% or better (Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C.). Per ADEX, it is computer-based at a Prometric testing center, with 90 minutes for up to 67 multiple-choice items (up to 5 unscored) and a fee of $135 per attempt. Confirm current details at adextesting.org.

Florida Dental Laws & Rules Exam: official facts
Detail	Official answer
Who takes it	Applicants for a Florida dental licenseSource: Rule 64B5-2.013(2)(a), F.A.C. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026); Florida Board of Dentistry: dentist licensure (opens in a new tab)
Governing rule	Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C.Source: Rule 64B5-2.013, 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 67 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 64B5-2.013(2)(b), F.A.C. (Florida Board of Dentistry Laws & Rules booklet, rev. 08/11/2026)
Exam fee	$135 per attempt (per ADEX)Source: ADEX: FL Laws & Rules Examination Overview (opens in a new tab)
What it covers	Laws and rules regulating dentistry and dental hygieneSource: Rule 64B5-2.013(2)(a), 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)

How many questions are on the Florida dental laws and rules exam?

Per ADEX, the exam has up to 67 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 laws and rules exam?

You need 75% or better, under Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C. Our practice exam is scored against the same 75% line.

How much does the Florida dental laws and rules exam cost?

Per ADEX, the fee is $135 per attempt. Check the current fee at adextesting.org before you register.

Can you retake the Florida dental 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 laws and rules exam cover?

It covers the laws and rules regulating dentistry and dental hygiene in Florida (Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C.). 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

Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C. requires every applicant for a Florida dental license to complete the Florida examinations, which include a Written Examination on the laws and rules of the State of Florida regulating dentistry and dental hygiene. A final grade of 75% or better is required to pass. Always confirm the current application steps with the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Per ADEX, it is a 90-minute computer-based exam at a Prometric testing center, with up to 67 multiple-choice items including up to 5 unscored field-test items, and a $135 fee per attempt; confirm current details at adextesting.org. The exam covers the laws and rules of the State of Florida regulating dentistry and dental hygiene (Rule 64B5-2.013(2)(a), F.A.C.).

No. They are separate exams: the dentist exam falls under Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C. and the dental hygiene exam under Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C. Per ADEX, the dentist exam has up to 67 multiple-choice items and a $135 fee per attempt; the dental hygiene exam has up to 64 items and a $105 fee per attempt. Per ADEX, both allow 90 minutes. Confirm current details at adextesting.org.

Per ADEX, both exams are computer-based and taken at a Prometric testing center. You register at adextesting.org; confirm current details there before you book.

Sources

Exam details can change: confirm them with ADEX and the Florida Board of Dentistry before you register.