9/12/2011 4:03 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
Initial Agency Notice
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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)367-4468

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 05/03/2011
Petitioner Ann Bruhn
 Petitioner's Request
To amend regulations to permit accredited dental programs to offer radiation safety course for unlicensed persons to be certified in radiation safety.
 Agency Plan
The Board is requesting public comment on the petition to amend regulations relating to radiation safety certification. The Board will consider the need for amendment at its meeting on June 3, 2011 and will respond to the petition following the close of the comment period.
Publication Date 05/23/2011  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 06/22/2011
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 09/12/2011
 Agency Decision Text
  The Board is unable to reconsider the elimination of a board approved course and examination because it does not have statutory authority to approve such program. However, the Board acted to interpret the "course or examination recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association" to include a "course with examination provided by a dental assisting, dental hygiene or dentistry program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association."   This interpretation will allow CODA- accredited programs to offer a dental radiation course in order to certify persons to place or expose dental x-ray film in dental offices. In addition, the Board intends to amend its regulations to clarify the requirements accordingly.