Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Dentistry intends to consider amending 18VAC60-25, Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt the protocol for dental hygienists employed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services practicing under remote supervision of a dentist in accordance with Chapter 86 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly. The proposed action would also correct citations and update the protocol for the remote supervision of dental hygienists employed by the Virginia Department of Health.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2722 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 13, 2019.

Agency Contact: Sandra Reen, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4437, FAX (804) 527-4428, or email sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov.