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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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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
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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 |
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| 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 |