6/18/2013 10:03 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Dentistry
Regulatory Coordinator: Sandra Reen

(804)367-4437

sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 60 - 20: Regulations Governing Dental Practice
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 27 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 06/18/2013
Petitioner Deborah Hickman
 Petitioner's Request
To amend 18VAC60-20-72 to allow a dental assistant who holds a valid CDA issued by the Dental Assisting National Board and successfully completes the CRFDA certification to take the examination without attending dental assisting school.
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on July 15, 2013 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending August 15, 2013.  The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at its meeting scheduled for September 13, 2013.
Publication Date 07/15/2013  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 08/04/2013