Bill > HB1366

This bill establishes the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline licensure for dentists and dental hygienists. The Compact creates a system for expedited professional licensing across participating states, allowing dental professionals to more easily practice in multiple jurisdictions while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Key provisions include creating a Compact Commission to oversee implementation, establishing uniform licensing requirements, and developing a clearinghouse for sharing professional information. Dentists and dental hygienists can apply for a "Compact license privilege" that allows them to practice in multiple states more efficiently, provided they meet specific qualifications such as holding a valid license in their home state, passing required examinations, and having no significant disciplinary history. The Compact also includes special provisions for military members and their spouses, waiving certain fees and providing flexibility in home state designation. The agreement will become active once five states have enacted it, and it aims to protect public safety by maintaining state-level regulatory authority while facilitating professional mobility. The Compact includes detailed mechanisms for joint investigations, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, and potential withdrawal of states from the agreement, with a focus on maintaining high professional standards and information sharing among member states.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1366&Session=2600