I am submitting my opposition to this rule making petition. I feel that the regulations such as these need to be set by dentists practicing in and by the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VA board of dentistry should not adopt the ADA code of ethics and be influenced by private entities such as ADA. While ADA's clinical and educational guidelines are meaningful, the code of conduct (or ethics) cannot be simply forced by non-governing entity such as ADA. I kindly urge the board to reject such proposal.

Thank you.

Regards,

Dr. Ramisetty DDS