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States remove intrusive questions from licensing applications
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- AAOMS News
- Author
- Lauren Wright
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Summary and scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol. Not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Ten dental licensing boards have removed intrusive mental-health questions from their applications, which may increase willingness among oral surgeons and other dental licensees to seek care without fear of license repercussions.
Key points
- 01
Ten dental licensing boards verified that their applications no longer include intrusive mental health questions, up from five in 2025, as part of the Wellbeing First Champion Challenge.
- 02
The Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation leads the Wellbeing First Champion Challenge to remove application questions that may discourage healthcare professionals from seeking mental health care.
- 03
AAOMS Cares, developed with the Parkdale Center for Professionals, continues to provide AAOMS members confidential access to assessments and treatment resources for substance use concerns.
- 04
States are encouraged to continue assessing forms and processes to adopt destigmatizing language in licensing applications.
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