4/3/2012 9:20 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
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)367-4688

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 04/03/2012
Petitioner Denice Burnette
 Petitioner's Request
Amend section 190 to permit dental assistants II to operate a high speed rotary instrument in the mouth.
 Agency Plan
The petition will be posted and sent for public comment ending May 18, 2012.  The Board of Dentistry will consider the petition and any comment at its meeting scheduled for June 8, 2012.
Publication Date 04/23/2012  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 05/18/2012