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This bill establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, a framework designed to allow licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in other participating states without needing to obtain separate licenses in each state. The Compact aims to improve public access to dental care by streamlining the process for professionals to gain a "Compact Privilege," which is an authorization to practice in a state where they are not licensed. It creates a commission composed of representatives from each participating state to oversee the Compact, manage a data system for tracking licenses and disciplinary actions, and establish rules and procedures. The bill also defines key terms like "Compact Privilege," "Participating State," and "State Licensing Authority," and outlines the requirements for states to join the Compact, the rights and responsibilities of licensees practicing under a Compact Privilege, and the processes for handling adverse actions and disputes. Importantly, the Compact does not interfere with a state's ability to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within its borders and ensures that professionals practicing under a Compact Privilege must adhere to the scope of practice defined by the remote state.

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