Recommendations from the CDC are provided for resuming non-emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent newsletters and news emails from the board.
Published on Apr 5, 2024
The Virginia Board of Dentistry has learned of scammers attempting to defraud licensees across the state of Virginia by posing as Department of Health Profession Investigators and/or the Executive Director.
Published on Jan 29, 2024
What to do if you have not received a hard-copy license.
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
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.
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.
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.
Published on Mar 9, 2022
On February 3, 2022 a new Guidance Document regarding Sedation Permits went into effect.
Published on Jan 28, 2022
The Board of Dentistry will cease mailing hard-copy licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations each renewal period.
Published on Aug 9, 2021
On June 11, 2021, the Virginia Board of Dentistry adopted two new guidance documents regarding Clinical Competency Examinaiton Requirements.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Published on Apr 13, 2020
Effective July 1, 2020, opioid prescriptions must be transmitted to the pharmacy electronically.
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.
Published on Dec 27, 2019
Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings
Published on Dec 27, 2019
FAQ about being compliant with the Dental Rule
Virginia Board of Dentistry
denbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Jamie C. Sacksteder, Executive Director
Sultan E. Chaudhry, DDS, Board President