| Description | Establishes the scope of practice and required supervision for dental assistants and qualifications for registration of dental assistants II |
| State Authority | Chapter 24 and 27 of Title 54.1 |
| Federal Authority | None applicable |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Jamie Sacksteder / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4581 FAX: (804)698-4266 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation of amendments identified during 2022 periodic review of Chapters 21, 25, and 30 | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 10/09/2024. |
| Training in infection control | Final | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II | Proposed | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Education and training for dental assistants II | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2021. |
| Handling fee/returned check | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020. |
| Change in renewal schedule | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2020. |
Reduction of renewal fees
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2018. |
| 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. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |