Adopts Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

S 702 adopts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, allowing licensed dentists and dental hygienists in New Jersey to practice in other participating states without obtaining full separate licenses. The bill establishes a "compact privilege" that eliminates redundant licensing requirements, facilitates interstate mobility for professionals, and increases public access to dental services. Key provisions include sharing disciplinary records between states, maintaining each state's scope-of-practice rules, and enabling military members and their spouses to relocate more easily. This directly affects licensed dental professionals seeking to practice across state lines and patients in participating states. The compact does not change individual state licensing standards but creates a streamlined process for cross-state practice.