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 18VAC60-20, Regulations Governing Dental Practice. The purpose of the proposed action is to revise the regulations to provide for permits for dentists who provide or administer conscious/moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia in a dental office as required by Chapter 526 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly. The key provisions of the regulations are to establish (i) definitions for words and terms used in sedation and anesthesia regulations; (ii) general provisions for administration, including recordkeeping and requirements for emergency management; (iii) requirements for deep sedation/general anesthesia permits including training, delegation of administration emergency equipment, and monitoring and discharge of patients; and (iv) requirements for conscious/moderate sedation permits including training, delegation of administration emergency equipment, and monitoring and discharge of patients. Emergency regulations are currently in effect.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: November 7, 2012.

Agency Contact: Sandra Reen, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4538, FAX (804) 527-4428, or email sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov.