Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone over age 12. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
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.
Clinical Examination Accepted for Licensure
On June 11, 2021, the Virginia Board of Dentistry adopted two new guidance documents regarding Clinical Competency Examinaiton Requirements.
Scam Alert
The Department of Health Professions (DHP) has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency
Mon, Sep 27, 2021 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee A
Board Room 4
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee C
Board Room 3
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 9:00 AM
Committee Meeting
Board Room 4
More information on the Dentistry Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Dentistry
denbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Augustus A. Petticolas, DDS President
Sandra Reen, Executive Director
