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This bill establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, which creates a multi-state system to streamline professional licensing for dentists and dental hygienists. The compact aims to expedite licensure and increase access to dental healthcare by allowing licensed dental professionals to more easily practice across participating states. Under this compact, dental professionals can apply for a "Compact License Privilege" that enables them to practice in member states with reduced administrative barriers, provided they meet specific eligibility requirements such as holding a current license in their home state, having graduated from an accredited dental program, passing required examinations, and maintaining a clean professional record. The compact establishes a commission to oversee implementation, manage a centralized repository of professional documents, and coordinate information sharing between state dental boards. The system includes provisions for joint investigations, disciplinary actions, and ensures that each state retains the right to regulate dental practice within its borders. The compact will become active once five states have joined, and it includes special provisions to support military members and their spouses, such as waiving certain fees and facilitating license transfers. The bill emphasizes protecting public safety through uniform licensure standards and robust information sharing while reducing bureaucratic obstacles for qualified dental professionals seeking to practice in multiple states.

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