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This bill establishes the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene across participating states. The compact creates a streamlined pathway for licensed dentists and dental hygienists to obtain a "Compact Privilege" that allows them to practice in states other than their primary licensing state without going through burdensome additional licensing processes. Key provisions include establishing a centralized data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, creating a commission to oversee the compact's implementation, and setting uniform standards for licensure and practice across participating states. The bill aims to address workforce shortages, increase public access to dental professionals, and promote mobility for dental practitioners, particularly for military members and their spouses. Participating states must meet specific requirements, such as accepting national board examinations, conducting criminal background checks, and maintaining continuing professional development standards. The compact provides a mechanism for investigating and addressing disciplinary issues across state lines while preserving each state's authority to regulate dental practice within its borders. The compact will become effective once enacted by seven states, and states can join or withdraw according to specified procedures, with provisions to ensure continued operation and compliance.

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