Department of Health Professions
Board of Dentistry
[Repealed] Regulations Governing Dental Practice
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
Description | Establishes qualifications for the licensure, and renewal and the standards of practice for dentists and dental hygienists |
State Authority | Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1) Achieve a reduction in the number of cases of unprofessional conduct for advertising by guidelines on permissible practices. 2) Achieve positive ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licenses. |
Meetings | See all meetings (34) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Sandra Reen / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233-1463 |
Email Address: | sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-4538 FAX: (804)527-4428 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2015. |
Recognition of Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/28/2016. |
Periodic review; reorganizing chapter 20 into four new chapters: 15, 21, 25 and 30 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2015. |
Sedation and anesthesia permits for dentists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/07/2014. |
Correction of renewal deadline for faculty licenses
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014. |
Corrections to section 220
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/08/2013. |
Addition of AAHD to approved continuing education providers | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013. |
Remote supervision of dental hygienists in public health clinics
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2012. |
Changes to temporary and faculty licensure
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2012. |
Radiation certification | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/06/2012. |
Registration of mobile clinics | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/04/2012. |
Recovery of disciplinary costs | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2012. |
Training in pulp capping for dental assistants II | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/22/2012. |
Board-approved courses for radiation certification
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2011. |
Unauthorized disclosure from PMP
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/04/2010. |
Registration and practice of dental assistants | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2011. |
Address of record/public address
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009. |
Correction to non-delegable duties
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/13/2009. |
Inspection fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2008. |
Administration of anesthesia or analgesia by hygienists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/16/2008. |
Rule on delegation of scaling and/or root planing | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/10/2008. |
Delegation to an agency subordinate | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2007. |
Conformity to change in the Code
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/22/2007. |
Correction of dates in documents incorporated by reference
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2007. |
Extension of time limit for general supervision | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2007. |
Fee increase | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/10/2007. |
Monitoring of nitrous oxide | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/18/2006. |
Implementation of 2005 Legislation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2006. |
Increase in returned check fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2006. |
Changes to application requirements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2006. |
Periodic review changes; requirements for anesthesia and sedation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/29/2005. |
Delegation to an agency subordinate | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/29/2005. |
Temporary resident license | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/29/2005. |
General supervision of dental hygienists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2003. |
Volunteer practice and temporary permits | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/18/2003. |
Registration and certification of oral and maxillofacial surgeons to perform cosmetic procedures | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003. |
Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003. |
Revision to guidelines of the ADA
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/24/2000. |
Deletion of examination fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/24/2000. |
Volunteer restricted license | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2000. |
Renewal date for teacher's license or temporary permit
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/1999. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Requirement for jurisprudence examination | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 03/11/2016 after the comment period had ended. |
Expansion of duties to dental assistants | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 03/31/2008 after the comment period had ended. |
Requirements for informed consent | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 03/07/2008 after the comment period had ended. |
Limitation of number of home study hours of continuing education | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 03/01/2004 during the public comment period. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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9/10/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |
9/10/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |
5/3/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |