Action:
Conforming to Code on remote supervision
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board has amended its regulations to conform regulations regarding remote supervision of the practice of dental hygienists to changes in the Code pursuant to Chapter 410 of the 2017 General Assembly. The changes are: 1) an amendment to the definition of “remote supervision” to delete the requirement for the supervision to be provided by the employing dentist; and 2) an amendment to documentation in the patient record to require confirmation that the patient does not have another dentist of record whom he is seeing regularly. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 60-25 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 60 - 21 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry |
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 [005207] |
| Associated Mandates |
Remote supervision
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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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7980
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jamie Sacksteder
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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.
