There appears to be some confusion, misunderstanding, and unfounded concern about state governments being asked to adopt the recent initiative from the U.S. Department of Defense regarding a dental health provider’s compact for U.S. states and territories [1].   Yet, there needs to be a realization of the significance and priority...

DDH Compact Implementation Timeline On April 22, 2024, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDH Compact) was enacted in its seventh state. The compact legislation specifies that it will come into effect upon enactment of its seventh state. See the DDH Compact Map for an updated list of participating states....

On April 22, 2024, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2137 making Maine the seventh state to enact the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The compact was also enacted in Washington, Iowa, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Kansas. This marks a significant milestone in the development process because the compact legislation specifies...

As of March 8, 2024, five states have enacted the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact into law. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 22, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, into law making Virginia the fifth state to enact the compact joining Iowa, Washington, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Twelve additional states...