Dentists and dental hygienists; enacting the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. Effective date.

SB 765 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, creating a framework for dentists and dental hygienists to practice across participating states with streamlined licensing. The bill allows professionals to obtain a "Compact license privilege" through a uniform examination (ADEX), eliminating duplicate paperwork and fees, while maintaining state regulatory sovereignty. It specifically waives fees and expedites licensure for active-duty military members and their spouses, who often face relocation challenges. The compact leverages existing infrastructure like the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) to share disciplinary records and ensure public safety through standardized licensing.