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This bill establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow dentists and dental hygienists to practice in multiple participating states more easily. The Compact aims to improve access to dental care by streamlining the licensure process, allowing for expedited licensure portability, and creating a uniform standard for licensure. It establishes a Commission to oversee the Compact, which will manage shared information, develop rules, and ensure compliance. Key definitions include "Home State" as a licensee's primary state of licensure, "Compact License Privilege" as the right to practice in a state other than one's Home State, and "Adverse Action" as any disciplinary measure taken against a licensee. The Compact also includes provisions for military members and their spouses, allowing them fee waivers and easier transfer of credentials. Importantly, each state retains its right to regulate dental practice within its borders and to take disciplinary action against licensees.

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