The Dentist and Dental Hygienist interstate compact has picked up steam and support in the past few months, fueled by dental professional shortages across the country.
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The American Dental Association is showing its support for legislation to assist licensing authorities in states that are part of an interstate compact.
Two bills have been introduced in the Illinois House to fix the long licensing process for healthcare workers, including dentists, according to a March 19 report by The Center Square.
N.E.W. Community Clinic, a dental practice in Green Bay, Wis., is adding dental therapists to its staff to help alleviate its scheduling challenges, according to a March 18 report by NBC26.
The Kansas House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow the state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, wibw.com reported March 14.
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The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is launching a new dental hygienist scholarship program for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Minnesota legislators are considering a bill that would allow the state to join an interstate compact to alleviate workforce shortages.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Action for Dental Health Act by a vote of 391 to 32.
The Aspen Group partnered with Women Employed and Midwestern Career College to launch an initiative to help low-income women join the dental workforce.
The Florida legislature unanimously passed a bill to update the language in the Dental Practice Act, making it easier to receive a dental license, according to a March 6 report by The Center Square.