HI SB343

Expands dental licensure requirements to accept passage of any nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association, in addition to the ADEX examination.

Allows applicants to qualify for licensure by holding a valid dental license in another state with equivalent examination requirements, provided they have at least five years of dentistry experience and are in good standing.

Requires applicants under the alternative pathway to have graduated from an accredited school of dentistry.

Effective date: July 1, 2050.