About
The Council of State Governments (CSG) is partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) to support the mobility of licensed dentists and dental hygienists through the development of a new interstate compact. This compact will create reciprocity among participant states, and reduce the barriers to license portability.
Current Status
On December 14, 2026, the full Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact Commission will meet to vote on proposed updates to the compact’s official model text.
Recommended by the Executive Committee on November 2, 2026, the proposed revisions are described and highlighted in the draft model language below.
To request the opportunity to submit written or oral public comment, please fill out this form at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please identify which agenda item you are requesting to speak on.
To register to attend this meeting, click here.
Compact Commission
All commission meetings are open to the public. For more information and to register visit the Full Commission Meetings page or Rules Committee Meetings page.
News
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