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Printed Licenses

Published on Jan 29, 2024

What to do if you have not received a hard-copy license.

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Sign up for CE Broker Today!

Published on May 19, 2023

CE Broker is the official CE tracking system of the Virginia Board of Dentistry. You will never have to pay for the free, Basic Account. However, there is an option to subscribe to an upgraded account, which offers additional CE tracking tools

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Botulinum toxin injections in general dentistry

Published on Apr 7, 2023

SB1539 was passed and will be effective July 1, 2023. However, the bill requires that the Board of Dentistry create regulations, prior to a General Dentist administering botulinum toxin injections cosmetically.

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Notice to Applicants

Published on Mar 1, 2023

The Virginia Board of Dentistry (Board) will not communicate with anyone besides the applicant for applications that are submitted to the Board. The Board will not communicate with third parties about an applicant's status with the Board.

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Notice to Licensees and Applicants

Published on Dec 9, 2022

Beginning in 2023 the Board of Dentistry has ceased mailing hard-copy licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations on a yearly basis.

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New Guidance - Administering Moderate or Deep Sedation

Published on Mar 9, 2022

On February 3, 2022 a new Guidance Document regarding Sedation Permits went into effect. 

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Notice to Licensees and Applicants

Published on Jan 28, 2022

The Board of Dentistry will cease mailing hard-copy licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations each renewal period.

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Clinical Examination Accepted for Licensure

Published on Aug 9, 2021

On June 11, 2021, the Virginia Board of Dentistry adopted two new guidance documents regarding Clinical Competency Examinaiton Requirements. 

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Changing License Renewals to Birth Months

Published on Jan 1, 2021

The changes will be implemented in the upcoming 2021 renewals which will be sent out in February to all current licensees.

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CDC Guidance for Dental Settings

Published on May 1, 2020

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Recommendations from the CDC are provided for resuming non-emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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DEA Registration

Published on Mar 10, 2020

Applicants must have a dental license prior to applying for a DEA License. Requests for a DEA registration application in Virginia should be made to the following:

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Relaxation of HIPAA Enforcement for Telehealth

Published on Mar 18, 2020

The Office for Civil Rights (OVR) at the Department of Health and Human Services has relaxed its rules involving HIPAA for the use of telehealth during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

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COVID-19 Screening and Testing Questions & Answers

Published on May 11, 2020

On May 8, 2020 the Virginia Board of Dentistry voted that screening dental patients for COVID-19 was within the scope of practice of dentistry.

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Electronic Prescribing of Opioids

Published on Apr 13, 2020

Effective July 1, 2020, opioid prescriptions must be transmitted to the pharmacy electronically.

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Extension Of Continuing Competency Requirements (Continuing Education)

Published on Mar 13, 2020

The Board of Dentistry has granted an automatic extension of continuing competency renewal requirements for a period of six (6) months after the renewal deadline for any renewal due by March 31, 2020.

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Infection Prevention Practices

Published on Dec 27, 2019

Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings

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Dental Rule Frequently Asked Questions

Published on Dec 27, 2019

FAQ about being compliant with the Dental Rule

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Virginia Board of Dentistry
denbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Jamie C. Sacksteder, Executive Director
Margaret F. Lemaster, RDH, Board President