Announcements Archives - AADB Compact

Seven States Introduce IDDHLC Legislation

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AADB spearheads effort to protect patient safety and state authority in dental licensure CHICAGO, Ill. (February 20, 2025) – The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) is pleased to announce that seven states—Oklahoma, Missouri, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Texas, and now Kentucky—are taking a significant step toward improving workforce mobility by introducing legislation to join the […]

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Public Wants Dentists to Prove Practical Hand Skills Before Getting Licensed

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New survey reveals strong public support for thorough dental licensing standards Alexandria, VA, (February 5, 2025) – A new national survey reveals most Americans oppose removing the hand skills test currently required by most states for dental professionals. The poll, commissioned by the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), shows strong public support for maintaining

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Louisiana Board Endorses AADB Compact

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The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, named in numerous materials as a contributor to the Council on State Government’s Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact, firmly stated it does not support the proposed legislation.

During its August 2023 meeting, the board recorded an official stance to be captured in its minutes.

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Webinar Focuses on Compacts

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In a first-of-its-kind national webinar, Dental Hygienists from all over the US weighed in on their concerns regarding a compact in the profession.

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AADB Announces Compact to Full Membership

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In a letter signed by the full Board of Directors, the American Association of Dental Boards announced the creation of a licensure portability compact to its membership. The AADB Dental and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact was developed in collaboration with active dental board representatives from across our member jurisdictions to meet the needs of licensure

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AADB Drafts Portability Compact

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The American Association of Dental Boards delivers on its mission to support member boards by drafting a licensure compact for the profession. Work to complete the compact is expected to be complete by the end of August, 2023. The compact adopts the existing structures most utilized by Dental Boards across the United States while ensuring

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