4/23/2020 9:06 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
Initial Agency Notice
X
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 - 30: Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 24 and 27 of Title 54.1

Federal: None applicable
Date Petition Received 11/05/2019
Petitioner Misty Meismer for Va. Dental Hygiene Program Directors' Consortium
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner is requesting an amendment to require dental assistants to be certified in infection control procedures and radiation health and safety recognized by the Dental Assisting National Board or the National Entry Level Dental Assistant.  
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on November 25, 2019 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending December 25, 2019.  The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at the first scheduled meeting after close of comment, which will be March 13, 2020.     
Publication Date 11/25/2019  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 12/25/2019
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 04/23/2020
 Agency Decision Text
At the Board meeting on March 13, 2020, the Board determined that it will publish a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to initiate rulemaking relating to a requirement for dental assistants to have training in infection control. The regulatory action may include certification in infection control procedures recognized by the Dental Assisting National Board or the National Entry Level Dental Assistant or other training and education.