Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-20. Regulations Governing Dental Practice (amending 18VAC60-20-10, 18VAC60-20-30, 18VAC60-20-107, 18VAC60-20-110, 18VAC60-20-120, 18VAC60-20-135).

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

Expiration Date Extended Through: March 13, 2014.

On September 13, 2013, the Governor approved the Board of Dentistry's request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation as provided in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. The emergency regulation was published in 29:3 VA.R. 578-585 October 8, 2012. The regulation implements § 54.1-2709.5 of the Code of Virginia, which requires dentists who provide or administer sedation or anesthesia in a dental office to obtain a permit issued by the Board of Dentistry.

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.