Action:
Remote supervision of dental hygienists
Action 4665
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board of Dentistry has amended Chapters 21 and 25 to include a definition of remote supervision by dentists of dental hygienists, the limitation on employment of dental hygienists under remote supervision, and the delegation of duties under such supervision. The amendments conform regulations to ยงยง 54.1-2722 and 54.1-2724 of the Code of Virginia as adopted in Chapter 497 of the 2016 Acts of the Assembly. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 60-21 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 60 - 25 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004680] |
| Associated Mandates |
Remote supervision of dental hygienists
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7704
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2016. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jamie Sacksteder
/
Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4581
FAX: (804)698-4266
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
