9/17/2024 1:09 pm
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: Erin Barrett

(804)367-4688

erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Jamie Sacksteder

Executive Director

(804)367-4581

jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 60 - 30: Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 24 and 27 of Title 54.1

Federal: None applicable
Date Petition Received 09/17/2024
Petitioner American Medical Technologists
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC60-30-80 to recognize the Dental Assisting Radiography Exam given by American Medical Technologists as a qualifying pathway for certification to place or expose dental x-ray film. 
 Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on October 21, 2024. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall to receive public comment, which will open on October 21, 2024 and will close on November 20, 2024. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for December 13, 2024. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting.
Publication Date 10/21/2024  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 11/20/2024