Reviewed by Erik Newton, Esq., on October 8, 2026.
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact is a model interstate compact maintained by the Council of State Governments (CSG). It creates a path for licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in other participating states. By its terms, the compact took effect once a seventh state enacted it. As of October 2026, more than seven states have enacted it, including Washington, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Virginia, Maine, Ohio and Minnesota. Florida and Illinois have not. CSG’s compact map shows the current list.
You can stay up to day on the Compact’s adoption through the CSG’s Compact Map.
You can learn more at the CSG’s Compact Information Website.
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