I am writing in support of the Virginia BOD's adoption of the ADA Code as the standard of ethics in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Code is considered the gold standard of ethics in our profession. It has been adopted by numerous states and other professional dental societies.  I am certain that our Board wants to ensure the ethical treatment of our citizens, and this is the obvious choice for regulating this. I urge the adoption of the Code within our Commonwealth; it will provide a framework and a reference point for both the BOD and for the dentists themselves.