How are Board members selected?

• A. The Board member selection is by public vote.
• B. The Governor appoints members to the Board, who are then confirmed by the Senate.
• C. The Board is appointed by dental schools.
• D. The Governor only appoints consumer members.

Answer: (B)

In Florida, regulatory boards like the Board of Dentistry are not elected by voters or chosen by schools. The Governor appoints the members, and those appointments must be confirmed by the state Senate. This process provides executive selection with legislative oversight, helping ensure the board includes both professional expertise and public representation. The Board’s makeup typically includes licensed dentists and consumer members, but the key mechanism is Governor appointments followed by Senate confirmation, not a public vote, not appointment by dental schools, and not appointments limited to consumers.