Oklahoma enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to allow licensed professionals to practice across participating states.

Oklahoma SB540 enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, enabling licensed professionals to practice across participating states. The Compact allows dentists and dental hygienists with a qualifying license in one state to obtain a Compact Privilege to practice in other participating states. The Compact aims to promote mobility, address workforce shortages, and protect public health and safety. It establishes a joint government agency, the Commission, to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration.

Oklahoma enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to allow licensed professionals to practice across participating states.

Oklahoma SB540 enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, enabling licensed professionals to practice across participating states. The Compact allows dentists and dental hygienists with a qualifying license in one state to obtain a Compact Privilege to practice in other participating states. The Compact aims to promote mobility, address workforce shortages, and protect public health and safety. It establishes a joint government agency, the Commission, to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration.