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This bill enacts the Dentist 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 process for licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in multiple states without obtaining separate licenses for each state. Key provisions include establishing a uniform set of requirements for professional practice, creating a data system to share licensure and disciplinary information, and forming a Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission to oversee implementation. Professionals seeking to practice under the compact must meet specific criteria, such as holding an unencumbered license, passing national board examinations, graduating from accredited programs, and completing a clinical assessment. The compact aims to increase public access to dental professionals, address workforce shortages, and enhance interstate collaboration while maintaining each state's authority to regulate professional practice and protect public health and safety. The bill also provides for a robust system of oversight, dispute resolution, and potential enforcement actions against licensees who fail to meet the compact's requirements.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12069/Overview