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This bill adopts the dentist and dental hygienist compact, which establishes a framework for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without needing to obtain a separate license in each state. This compact aims to improve public access to dental care by facilitating interstate practice and addressing workforce shortages. It creates a "compact privilege" that allows qualified professionals to practice in states where they are not licensed, while still ensuring that states can regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within their borders. The compact also establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, including sharing licensure and disciplinary information among participating states, and provides specific provisions for active military members and their spouses. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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