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In a dramatic showdown, Danielle O'Connor's plea for a Texas dental hygiene license was denied as committee members grappled with conflicting interpretations of accreditation standards.

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Board committee rejects Danielle O'Connor’s request; ALJ findings and staff interpretation clash
Danielle O'Connor urged the committee to adopt an ALJ recommendation that her Canadian CDAC accreditation satisfied Texas statute; staff urged the opposite interpretation. After testimony, an executive session and discussion, the committee voted to deny her application for Texas dental hygienist registration.
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November 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM