The Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act is Re-Introduced
On February 27, 2025, Representatives Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) re-introduced H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act. On March 14, 2025, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced S. 1080, the companion bill in the Senate. The legislation would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in HRSA’s Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of their loan forgiveness from income with regards to their federal income taxes.
Impact on General Dentistry: The AGD has previously advocated for this legislation and will continue to support the advancement of this bill. The Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act could support the next generation of general dentists and ensure a robust dental workforce.
Impact on General Dentistry: The AGD has previously advocated for this legislation and will continue to support the advancement of this bill. The Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act could support the next generation of general dentists and ensure a robust dental workforce.