# Fla. Stat. § 466.001: 466.001 Legislative purpose and intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 466.001
- **Heading:** 466.001 Legislative purpose and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 466 / Section 466.001

## Text

The legislative purpose for enacting this chapter is to ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed under this chapter. It is the legislative intent that dental services be provided only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and not be delegated to unauthorized individuals. It is the further legislative intent that dentists and dental hygienists who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state. All provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene shall be liberally construed to carry out such purpose and intent.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 97-67.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 466.001 466.001 Legislative purpose and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.002 466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.003 466.003 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.004 466.004 Board of Dentistry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.005 466.005 Expert witness certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.006 466.006 Examination of dentists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.007 466.007 Examination of dental hygienists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.007.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.008 466.008 Certification of foreign educational institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.008.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.009 466.009 Reexamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.009.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.011 466.011 Licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.013 466.013 Renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.013.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.014 466.014 Continuing education; dental hygienists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.014.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.015 466.015 Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 466.016 466.016 License to be displayed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.016.md)

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