I would like to thank the Board of Dentistry for the opportunity to provide comment regarding the CE requirement for Remote Supervision.  The CE course requirements as outlined by the Board of Dentistry, intended for the clinically experienced Registered Dental Hygienist beyond initial licensure, provide appropriate guidance and information in the specific areas of:

• Intent and definitions of remote supervision; 
• Review of dental hygiene scope of practice and delegation of services;
• Administration of controlled substances;
• Patient records/documentation/risk management;
• Remote Supervision laws for dental hygienists and dentists;
• Written practice protocols; and
• Settings allowed for remote supervision.

After taking the VDHA Remote Supervision CE, I am well prepared to work together with my dentist to provide dental hygiene services under Remote Supervision.  Thank you for providing the Rules and Regulations to practice under Remote Supervision.