NMDA Journal Fall 2020

nmdental.org 17 Member dentists have urged theADA to bemore proactive in licensing. Each time they have initiated efforts in this regard, there has been significant protest from the states and the examining community. Utilizing the National Coalition to Modernize Dental Licensing allows them to be active in states over the objections of the state associations. What is "Modern Licensing?" Eliminating live-patient exams is certainly one aspect, but there ultimately is a movement to create a national universal examination procedure.