dentists; dental hygienists; compact

HB 2190 establishes the "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact" to allow licensed dentists and dental hygienists from participating states to practice in other participating states without obtaining a full new license. It creates a "compact privilege" that streamlines interstate practice, directly affecting licensed dental professionals seeking to work across state lines and improving public access to dental services in underserved areas. Key provisions include requiring practitioners to follow the host state's scope of practice, maintaining state authority over licensing and discipline, and enabling sharing of disciplinary information between states. The bill does not override existing state licensing requirements but aims to address workforce shortages and support military families relocating across state lines.