| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Requirements for reinstatement of dental hygienist license |
| Date Filed | 1/27/2022 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Joyce Turcotte |
| Petitioner's Request |
To accept a refresher course that is a dental hygiene program recognized by the ADA and AADH for license reinstatement for experienced dental hygienists. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition will be published on February 28, 2022 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending March 30, 2022. The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at the next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2022. The petitioner will receive information on the Board’s decision after that date.
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| Comment Period | Ended 3/30/2022 0 comments |
| Agency Decision | Initiate a regulatory change [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 7/13/2022 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
The Board considered this issue at its meeting on June 10, 2022. The Board decided to initiate a a rulemaking to implement this requested change, as well as similar changes to the regulations governing dentists and dental assistants II. |
| Associated regulatory action | Expansion and clarification of refresher courses required for reinstatement of a license Latest Stage: |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Jamie Sacksteder / Acting Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4581 FAX: (804)698-4266 TDD: ()- |