Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants [18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action Training in infection control
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 3/31/2021
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3/29/21  7:04 pm
Commenter: Michael Hutchings, DDS, Hampton Family Dentistry

Oppose Additional Dental Assistant Training Requirements
 

As a dental practice owner and full-time clinician, I am very concerned all my staff maintain high infection control standards.   New staff receive initial training and all staff receive periodic and annual refresher training based on OSHA and CDC Guidelines.  I agree with the position of the VDA that implementing an additional layer of requirements would be redundant and hence, I am in opposition.

Respectfully, 

Michael L. Hutchings, DDS

CommentID: 97484