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This bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate interstate practice for dental professionals. The compact creates a streamlined pathway for licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice across participating states without obtaining multiple individual state licenses. Key provisions include establishing a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, creating a "Compact Privilege" that allows professionals to practice in remote states, and setting uniform standards for licensure, including requirements for education, examinations, and background checks. The bill establishes a joint commission to oversee the compact's implementation, with each participating state represented by a commissioner. The compact aims to improve access to dental care, address workforce shortages, and enhance public protection by allowing easier professional mobility while maintaining each state's regulatory authority to investigate and take action against licensed professionals. The compact will become operational when seven states have enacted it, and professionals can only practice under the compact if they meet specific qualifications, such as holding an unrestricted license, passing national board examinations, and completing continuing professional development requirements.

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