An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Updated the bill's printer number from PN 1255 to PN 3279 and changed the status header to indicate the bill was reported from committee with amendments.

Refined the definition of 'Clinical Assessment' to explicitly require evidence of clinical competence and updated the definition of 'Qualifying License' to ensure clarity on licensure status.

Added a requirement for states to accept applicants who graduate from programs accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, broadening the scope of acceptable accreditors beyond just the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Extended the deadline for reporting adverse actions taken by non-participating states to within thirty days, ensuring timely communication of disciplinary issues.

Updated the notice period for emergency public meetings from thirty days to twenty-four hours to allow for more rapid responses to urgent issues.

Added a provision to remove expunged information from the Commission's Data System if federal law or state law requires such expungement.

Granted Remote States explicit authority to revoke or remove a Licensee's Compact Privilege for a specific period and impose fines to protect public health and safety.

Expanded the Commission's powers to include the ability to recommend the removal or suspension of individual Commissioners and to own, lease, or dispose of property.

Strengthened the default process by allowing the Commission to petition the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to terminate a state's membership if it fails to cure a default.