Modifies provisions relating to the dental professions

HB 1031 streamlines dental and dental hygiene licensing in Missouri for professionals already licensed in other states. Dentists with at least five years of continuous out-of-state licensure may skip exams if their previous state had equivalent requirements, while dental hygienists need two years. Military spouses (both resident and nonresident) moving to Missouri receive a 30-day fast-track license without exams, but applicants with disciplinary history, revoked licenses, or criminal records are excluded from waivers. The bill modifies existing licensing rules to reduce barriers for qualified professionals while maintaining safety standards.