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AB143: The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 1:27 AM

In one sentence

This bill creates an agreement that lets dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one participating state practice in other participating states without getting a new full license.

Creates the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to allow professionals to work across state lines.
Requires practitioners to hold an unencumbered license, pass exams, graduate from certain programs, complete clinical assessments, pay fees, and report any adverse actions within 30 days.
Establishes a joint government agency called the Commission to manage rules, collect money for operations, and create a shared data system.
Builds a shared data system so states can exchange information about licenses and disciplinary actions.
Gives Compact practitioners the same legal rights, duties, and protections as those with full state licenses in Nevada.

Dentists who want to practice in multiple participating states.
Dental hygienists who want to practice in multiple participating states.
The Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada, which must share data with the new system when required by the Compact.

The bill does not list which specific states will join the Compact.
It is unclear how much money practitioners must pay in fees until the Commission sets them.
The exact date when this law becomes effective is not provided in the text.

Plain language

Compact Privilege: Permission granted by a state to let an out-of-state dentist or hygienist practice there without getting a full new license.
Adverse Action: Any disciplinary step taken against a professional, such as suspending their license or adding restrictions.
Unencumbered License: A professional license that has no active problems, restrictions, or pending investigations attached to it.

Official record

Source attached

Enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (BDR 54-877)