Senate Bill 765 Summary

• Enacts the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact to allow expedited licensure for dentists and dental hygienists across member states while maintaining each state's regulatory authority.

• Establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact Commission with two voting commissioners per member state, requiring a minimum of five states to activate the Compact.

• Creates a "Compact license privilege" allowing qualified dentists and dental hygienists to practice in multiple states through a streamlined application process based on their home state license.

• Provides military members and their spouses with expedited licensing (within 10 days) and waives Compact fees for active-duty service members up to one year after separation.

• Sets forth joint investigation procedures, disciplinary action protocols, and dispute resolution mechanisms among member states, while preserving each state's authority to regulate dental practice.