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This bill proposes to amend existing state law to create a pathway for foreign-trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists in the state. Specifically, the bill allows dentists who have been trained outside the United States to qualify for dental hygienist licensure if they meet certain conditions: they must have legally practiced dentistry for at least five years in a foreign country, provide documentation from their home country's dental licensing board verifying their practice duration and licensure status, and satisfy additional competency requirements to be established by the Commissioner of Public Health. This provision appears designed to help address potential healthcare workforce shortages by creating an alternative route to licensure for experienced foreign dental professionals, while still maintaining state standards through documentation verification and competency assessments. The bill aims to expand professional opportunities for foreign-trained dentists while ensuring that patients receive care from qualified healthcare practitioners.

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