Department of Health Professions
Board of Dentistry
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Chapter Information
| 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 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Sandra Reen / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4437 FAX: (804)527-4428 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Training in infection control | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Handling fee/returned check | Fast-Track | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Change in renewal schedule | Final | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/20/2020). |
| Education and training for dental assistants II | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/20/2020. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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. |