The Virginia Board of Dentistry consists of a 10-member Board, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
We regulate Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant II, Dental and Dental Hygienist Faculty, Dental and Dental Hygienist Temporary Permit, Restricted Volunteer, Dentist-Temporary Resident, Dentist Volunteer, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon, Cosmetic Procedure Certification, Mobile Dental Facility / Portable Dental Operation Registration, Moderate Sedation Permit, and Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia Permit.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Looking for Continuing Education requirements for license renewal? Find out more here.
Renewal Extension - Emergency Order 37
In accordance with Executive Order Number Thirty-Seven (2024) and the state of emergency issued by the Governor of Virginia on September 25, 2024 for those affected by Hurricane Helene, the Board of Dentistry may grant a renewal extension upon individual request for licenses and registrations expiring between September 25 and November 9, 2024.
Botulinum toxin injections in general dentistry
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.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee C
Board Room 4
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Formal Hearing
Board Room 3
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 9:00 AM
Formal Hearing
Board Room 3
More information on the Dentistry Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Dentistry
denbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Jamie C. Sacksteder, Executive Director
Sultan E. Chaudhry, DDS, Board President
