Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry [18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
 
Action:
Exemption from certain requirements for oral and maxillofacial surgeons that ...
Action 6982 / Stage 11134
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
Preliminary Draft Text None submitted  
pdf Agency Background Document 3/16/2026    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 9/13/2026   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 3/16/2026
Review Completed: 3/26/2026
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 9/9/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 9/13/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 9/21/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 10/19/2026   Volume: 43  Issue: 5
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 10/19/2026 and remain open through 11/18/2026
 
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 6982:
Exemption from certain requirements for oral and maxillofacial surgeons that perform non-surgical procedures
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (11134) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/19/2026).
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