Action:
Revision of dental hygienist training and duties to eliminate need for dual licensure as a dental hygienist and registration as a DAII
Action 6688
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board will amend Chapter 25 by fast-track action to incorporate training and certain duties of Dental Assistants II into the Dental Hygiene chapter. These changes will eliminate the need for dental hygienists to maintain both licensure as a dental hygienist and registration as a DAII to perform certain functions. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 60-25 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 60 - 21 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 60 - 30 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8213] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jamie Sacksteder
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4581
FAX: (804)698-4266
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
