There has been a flurry of legislation affecting dental professionals in 2026. Lately, it seems like states are granting and restricting several aspects of dentistry. There are so many changes circulating that it often seems the public is unaware of which legislation is still being considered, which bills will be enacted and when, and which ones have been halted.
Over the last few years, we have seen significant advances in enacting a compact license for dental professionals. Practitioners have wanted a unified dental license to make it easier for professionals to relocate, broaden their workplace opportunities, and improve access to care.
Source: What’s happening now on the dental hygiene compact license / DrBicuspid.com
I am a Wi. RDH 25 years experience and I would like to obtain my Texas License so I can work in Austin. I would move there permanently. My License is active and in great standing. I’m not sure what the next step is or who do I contact to do so?
Thanks,
Carol
https://www.texasdha.org/