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Virginia Board of Dentistry

Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond Virginia 23233-1463
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Phone: (804) 367-4538
Fax: (804) 527-4428
Complaints: (800) 533-1560
Automated License Verification: (804) 270-6836
Email: denbd@dhp.virginia.gov

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15 to 5:00
except Holidays

 

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The Department of Health Professions has moved!
Our new address is:

Department of Health Professions
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233
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Emergency Office Closings

Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads: Effective April 1, 2008 a new law takes effect. Read More...

A Virginia Dental Law Exam is now available for three hours of continuing education credit. The exam allows applicants and licensees to test their knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Click here to access the Candidate information Bulletin.

A Power Point presentation, Recordkeeping - Beyond the Regulatory Requirement is posted as a resource for licensees who wish to evaluate their recordkeeping practices.

Online Licensing - Licensees can now renew a license, change an address and request a duplicate license online.

Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - More information...

Laws & Regulations

Keep in the know about important laws and regulations:
Laws and Regulations Governing Dentistry

Laws Governing All Health Professions  

Forms & Applications

Find forms, applications and exam information for the Board of Dentistry.

Regulated Professions

View the list of Professions regulated by the Board.

Guidance Documents

View and download the list of available guidance documents from the Board of Dentistry. These documents provide information or guidance to the public to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations.

Board of Dentistry Calendar

The Board of Dentistry's Calendar of upcoming Board meetings and minutes from past Board meetings. 

Newsletters

Periodic news sent to licensees.

Regulatory Town Hall

The Virginia Department of Planning & Budget has designed a Regulatory Town Hall for anyone interested in the proposal of regulations or meetings of regulatory boards.

Board Statistics as of August 10, 2007

Profession Licensees
Cosmetic Procedure Certification 19
Dental Full Time Faculty 13
Dental Hygienist (active) 4098
Dental Hygienist (inactive)  288
Dental Hygienist Teacher 1
Dental Teacher  4
Dentist (active)  5500
Dentist (inactive)  406
Oral/Maxilliofacial Surgeon Registration 201
Temporary Resident 21