AADB Advances Dental Licensure Portability Effort
The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) has introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure (IDDHL) Compact in five states: Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. This growing momentum follows Louisiana becoming the first state to adopt the compact last year and the recent endorsement by the National Dental Association. The IDDHL Compact creates a streamlined pathway for qualified dental professionals to practice across state lines while maintaining rigorous standards that protect public health and safety. The compact preserves state authority over dental licensing while addressing workforce mobility needs. “This momentum demonstrates a growing recognition that the IDDHL Compact is the right approach for dental licensure portability,” said Dr. Clifford Feingold, Chair of the AADB. “When fully implemented, this compact will transform how den...
