TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF DENTISTRY

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.

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

Name of Petitioner: Len Futerman.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: To establish a registration process for those qualified to administer sedation and anesthesia.

Agency's Decision: Request denied.

Statement of Reasons for Decision: The board is advised by Counsel that it does not have statutory authority to establish registration and issue permits for administration of anesthesia and sedation.

Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4688, FAX (804) 527-4434, or email elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R08-21; Filed September 12, 2008, 2:29 p.m.

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.

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

Name of Petitioner: Dr. Robert G. Sotack.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: To create a dental retirement license at no charge.

Agency's Decision: Request denied.

Statement of Reasons for Decision: Licensees of the board may allow a license to lapse or may choose to hold an inactive license or apply for a restricted volunteer license; the board did not choose to establish another category of licensure at no cost.

Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4688, FAX (804) 527-4434, or email elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R08-26; Filed September 12, 2008, 2:29 p.m.