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Committee hears LB83 to join dental compact as part of strategy to expand access and ease licensure
Summary
Senator Victor Rountree told the committee LB 83 would let dentists and dental hygienists who hold active unencumbered licenses in compact states obtain practice privileges in Nebraska through an interstate compact.
Senator Victor Rountree introduced LB 83 to have Nebraska join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, telling the HHS Committee the compact "would allow a licensed dentist or dental hygienist who wishes to move into a member state to use their existing license as proof that they are qualified to receive a license in the new state."
Amy Behnke, CEO of the Health Center Association of Nebraska, said dental workforce shortages prevent community health centers…
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