Adopts Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Summary

The bill adopts a multistate compact that lets dentists and dental hygienists who hold an unrestricted license in a participating state obtain a compact privilege to work in New Jersey and other member states without getting a new license. It aims to improve public access to oral health care, ease workforce shortages, and help military families relocate. The measure is currently referred to the Assembly Health and Education Committee after its first reading.

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