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The webinar provides information on the progress made in modernizing dental licensure and celebrates the Coalition's 5 year anniversary.
Coalition membership, mission and strategic plan goals
Ethical issues with patient-based licensure examinations
OSCEs and their validity and reliability
DDH Compact Update
Advocacy for improving pathways to licensure
The Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH) published two articles in its August 2024 edition. These articles focus on the long-time ethical issues associated with patient-based licensure examinations.
A Review of the Ethics of Patient-Based Licensure Examinations and
Guest Commentary: Now is the Time to Prohibit Patient-Based Licensure Examinations
A Review of the Ethics of Patient-Based Licensure Examinations and
Guest Commentary: Now is the Time to Prohibit Patient-Based Licensure Examinations
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Governor Mike DeWine signed SB 40, making Ohio the tenth state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact.
The ten states are Iowa, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Colorado, and Ohio.
Dr. Joseph Crowley, DDS, Chair of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure was present for the press release and previously testified before the Ohio House Health Provider Service Committee in favor of the DDH Compact earlier this year.
Please view the press release announcement on behalf of the American Dental Association (ADA).
The ten states are Iowa, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Colorado, and Ohio.
Dr. Joseph Crowley, DDS, Chair of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure was present for the press release and previously testified before the Ohio House Health Provider Service Committee in favor of the DDH Compact earlier this year.
Please view the press release announcement on behalf of the American Dental Association (ADA).
DDH Compact is now active – Next Step: Compact Commission!
On Monday, April 22nd, 2024 Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2137, making Maine the seventh state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact. This officially activates the DDH Compact, allowing the first seven states to appoint their commissioners and begin the next phase in the process of increasing licensure portability around the country.
The seven states are Iowa, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Maine.
Please view the press release announcement on behalf of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), and the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO).
On Monday, April 22nd, 2024 Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2137, making Maine the seventh state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact. This officially activates the DDH Compact, allowing the first seven states to appoint their commissioners and begin the next phase in the process of increasing licensure portability around the country.
The seven states are Iowa, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Maine.
Please view the press release announcement on behalf of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), and the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO).
The CMDL Annual Meeting was held on September 14, 2023. This year’s meeting was titled Advocacy in Action – Be Part of the Change. Highlights of the meeting include information about the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, advocacy resources, and CMDL updates.
Short segments from the webinar are available below:
Part 1: CMDL Updates
5 minutes | Watch this segment now
Part 2: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Update
1 minute | Watch this segment now
Part 3: DDH Compact Misconceptions
13 minutes | Watch this segment now
Part 4: Advocacy Panel
11 minutes | Watch this segment now
Part 5: Advocacy Tools and Resources
3 minutes | Watch this segment now
Part 6: Question and Answer
2 minutes | Watch this segment now
Part 7: Wrap-Up and Additional Information
1 minute | Watch this segment now
The September 2022 webinar highlights the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact currently under development and provides updates on the changing environment for initial licensure. Coalition plans for the upcoming year are shared including ways the Coalition can support advocacy efforts in your state.
50 minutes | Watch full webinar
Short segments from the webinar are available below.
Coalition Update
5 minutes | Watch segment on Coalition update now
Initial Licensure
12 minutes | Watch segment on initial licensure now
Licensure Portability
4 minutes | Watch segment on licensure portability now
Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
21 minutes | Watch segment on Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact now
Q&A
4 minutes | Watch Q&A segment now
Closing Comments
1 minute | Watch segment on Coalition update now
The Coalition’s policy on initial licensure and licensure portability.
Episode 92, Point of interest is at minute 6:50.
The Coalition advocates for licensure portability for dentistry and dental hygiene.
Licensure Information Map
Get details on the next Coalition meeting.
Add your voice to the organizations calling for dental licensure reform.
Questions? Email the Coalition at info@dentallicensure.org or call 800.232.1352.