1/18/2017 5:04 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: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Sandra Reen

Executive Director

(804)367-4437

sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 60 - 21: Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Statutory Authority: State: Chapters 24 and 27 of Title 54.1

Federal: None applicable
Date Petition Received 08/25/2016
Petitioner Dr. Christine Barry
 Petitioner's Request
To add to the listing of approved providers of continuing education, "and other continuing education organizations as approved by the Board".
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on September 19, 2016 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending October 19, 2016.  The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at its meeting scheduled for December 9, 2016.
Publication Date 09/19/2016  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 10/19/2016
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 01/18/2017
 Agency Decision Text
At its meeting on December 9, 2016, the Board discussed the request and attached documentation.  Board members were also given a copy of the one public comment on the petition.The Board has decided not to initiate rulemaking for two reasons:  1) the Board has neither the expertise nor the resources to appropriately evaluate each course for course content, credentials of the presenter, and quality of provider; it must largely rely on established professional associations and education institutions to perform those tasks; and 2) persons or entities that offer continuing education, such as NPCC, have the opportunity to submit courses for approval by one of the associations or institutions currently listed in regulation, provided the courses are "continuing education programs...directly relevant to the treatment and care of patients"(18VAC60-21-250 B).