Here are five recent legislative updates at the state and federal levels that involve the dental workforce:
1. The Rhode Island Senate passed a bill to create a licensure pathway for foreign-trained dentists and hygienists.
2. The federal House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to advance a bill that would reauthorize a dental workforce grant program.
3. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill May 12 to authorize the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
4. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation that expands opportunities for dental school faculty.
5. The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass a bill that would allow hygienists to provide services inside private residences.
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