# Fla. Stat. § 466.009: 466.009 Reexamination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C466_S466.009

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 466.009
- **Heading:** 466.009 Reexamination
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 466 / Section 466.009

## Text

(1) Any person who fails an examination that is required under s. 466.006 or s. 466.007 may retake the examination.

(2) If an applicant for a license to practice dentistry fails the practical or clinical examination because of a failing grade on just one part or procedure tested, she or he shall be required to retake only that part or procedure. However, if any such applicant fails more than one part or procedure of any such examination, she or he shall be required to retake the entire examination.

(3) If an applicant for a license to practice dental hygiene fails one portion of the practical or clinical examination, such applicant shall be required to retake only that portion if she or he reapplies within 12 months. If, however, the applicant fails the prophylaxis, she or he shall be required to retake the entire examination.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 252, ch. 97-103; s. 14, ch. 2011-95; s. 2, ch. 2024-211.

## 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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