9/13/2013 3:48 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: 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 07/10/2013
Petitioner Vahid Tavakoli
 Petitioner's Request
Require all dentists to give a five-year warranty on crowns and bridges to ensure work is durable and thorough
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on July 29, 2013 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending August 28, 2013.  The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at its meeting scheduled for September 13, 2013. 
Publication Date 07/29/2013  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 08/28/2013
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 09/13/2013
 Agency Decision Text
 The petition and all related comment were considered by the Board at its meeting today.  Board members concurred that there are many reasons for the failure rate of a crown or bridge.  Clinical studies show that the main reason for the need to replace a dental restoration is often tooth decay, for which there are many risk factors.  A warranty requirement would be untenable and virtually impossible to enforce.  Therefore, the Board declined to initiate a rule-making process and voted to retain regulations as currently written.