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This bill proposes to amend existing state law to allow dentists who have been trained outside the United States to become licensed dental hygienists in Connecticut. To qualify, these international-trained dentists must meet two key requirements: first, they must demonstrate a sufficient level of competency and complete examinations in subjects deemed essential for dental hygienists, as determined by the Commissioner of Public Health, and second, they must successfully pass both written and practical examinations as outlined in section 20-126j of the state's general statutes. By creating this pathway to licensure, the bill aims to provide an opportunity for qualified foreign-trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists in the state, potentially addressing workforce needs in the dental healthcare sector while ensuring that professionals meet established standards of knowledge and skill through rigorous examination processes.

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