adopting the dentist and dental hygienist compact.

SB 187 adopts the dentist and dental hygienist compact, allowing dentists and dental hygienists licensed in New Hampshire to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The compact establishes a "compact privilege" requiring professionals to maintain an active license in their home state, pass national exams, and meet clinical assessment requirements. It creates a commission to oversee the compact, share licensure and disciplinary information among participating states, and provides special provisions for active military members and their spouses. This bill directly affects dentists, dental hygienists, and state licensing authorities, improving public access to dental services across state lines while maintaining regulatory standards.