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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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