Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-21. Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry (adding 18VAC60-21-101 through 18VAC60-21-106).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2708.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Expiration Date Extended Through: April 22, 2019.

The Governor approved the request of the Board of Dentistry to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for six months as provided by § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through April 22, 2019. The emergency regulation relates to the prescribing of opioids by dentists. The emergency regulation was published in 33:19 VA.R 2112-2113 May 15, 2017 and was amended in 33:25 VA.R. 2817-2818 August 7, 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.