Which examinations are recognized for Florida dentist licensure?

• A. NBDE Parts I and II or INBDE, along with any additional state requirements
• B. No standardized exams required
• C. Only NBDE Part II
• D. Only INBDE

Answer: (A)

Licensure hinges on a national board examination plus state-specific requirements. Florida recognizes either the NBDE Parts I and II or the integrated INBDE, reflecting the shift to a single modern exam or the traditional two-part path, and it also requires any additional state-imposed steps. This means you’re evaluated on solid national-standard knowledge, and you must satisfy Florida’s extra requirements (such as laws or rules exams and any practical or administrative steps) to become licensed.

The other statements miss this reality. There are standardized exams recognized for licensure, so saying none are required isn’t correct. It’s not limited to just one exam like NBDE Part II or just INBDE, because both NBDE Parts I and II and INBDE are accepted pathways, and state requirements apply beyond the national exam.