Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene [18 VAC 60 ‑ 25]
 
Action:
Regulatory references cleanup
Action 6882 / Stage 10961
Fast-Track Stage  
Documents
red ball Proposed Text 9/16/2026  2:05 pm  
pdf Agency Background Document 9/15/2025    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 3/16/2026  
pdf Attorney General Certification 12/30/2025    
pdf DPB Economic Impact Analysis 4/16/2026    
pdf Agency Response to EIA 4/27/2026    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 8/20/2026   

Status
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 9/15/2025
 
Review Completed: 12/30/2025
 
Result: Certified
 
DPB Review
Submitted on 3/16/2026
Review Completed: 4/24/2026
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 8/13/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 8/20/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 9/10/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 10/5/2026   Volume: 43  Issue: 4
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 10/5/2026 and remain open through 11/4/2026
Effective Date 11/19/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jamie Sacksteder  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jamie.sacksteder@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4581    FAX: (804)698-4266    TDD: ()-
 
This person is the primary contact for this board.

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Action 6882:
Regulatory references cleanup
 
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