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 Hygienists. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend 18VAC60-25-190, relating to requirements for continuing education for dental hygienists, to include the "competencies needed to provide care under remote supervision," as specified in subsection F of § 54.1-2722 of the Code of Virginia. The proposed action requires a continuing education course of no less than two hours in duration offered by an approved sponsor and includes the specified course content.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400, 54.1-2272, and 54.1-2729 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 27, 2017.

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.