11/16/2009 1:47 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:

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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 - 20: Virginia Board of Dentistry Regulations
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 27 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 05/21/2009
Petitioner Robert J. Haddad
 Petitioner's Request
To amend regulations to: 1) eliminate the distinction between conscious sedation and deep sedation since deep sedation is a likely result; 2) institute a permitting process with inspection of dental offices to ensure they are appropriately equipped to handle an emergency situation; and 3) create an Anesthesia Review Committee to assist the profession and the public with issues relating to anxiety/pain control/sedation in dentistry.
 Agency Plan
The Board is requesting public comment on the petition to amend rules to amend regulations relating to sedation and anesthesia. Following a public comment period, the Board will consider its action on the petition at its meeting on September 11, 2009.
Publication Date 06/22/2009  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 07/22/2009
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 09/11/2009
 Agency Decision Text
Since the Board is currently conducting a periodic review of regulations, including those pertaining to administration of sedation and anesthesia, it did not choose to initiate rulemaking outside out that review process to address the recommendations of the petition. Additionally, the Board does not have statutory authority for the issuance of a sedation/anesthesia permit, and it does not intend to pursue legislation for such authority. Therefore, the Board denied the petition for rulemaking but will be examining the rules for sedation and anesthesia during its periodic review.