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National Dental Association votes to support the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact

Leading dental organization supports initiative to improve professional mobility and access to care

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September X, 2025) - The National Dental Association (NDA), the largest organization of minority dental professionals in the United States, announces its support of the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact (IDDHLC), which streamlines dental licensing across state lines while maintaining high standards of patient care.

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