Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-25. Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene (amending 18VAC60-25-40, 18VAC60-25-9999).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2722 of the Code of Virginia.

Expiration Date Extended Through: September 30, 2021.

The Governor has approved the request of the Board of Dentistry to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for 18VAC60-25 for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation is continued in effect through September 30, 2021. This extension is required because this regulation provides for remote supervision of Virginia Department of Health and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services dental hygienists; its expiration may have an impact on the ability of those agencies to deliver dental services to underserved populations in the Commonwealth. The emergency regulation was published in 36:4 VA.R. 325-327 October 14, 2019.

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, email sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov.