CODE OF VIRGINIA

PRACTICE OF DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§ 54.1-2729.01)

A. A person who is employed to assist a licensed dentist or dental hygienist by
performing duties not otherwise restricted to the practice of a dentist, dental
hygienist, or dental assistant II, as prescribed in regulations promulgated by
the Board may practice as a dental assistant I.

B. A person who (i) has met the educational and training requirements prescribed
by the Board; (ii) holds a certification from a credentialing organization
recognized by the American Dental Association; and (iii) has met any other
qualifications for registration as prescribed in regulations promulgated by the
Board may practice as a dental assistant II. A dental assistant II may perform
duties not otherwise restricted to the practice of a dentist or dental hygienist
under the direction of a licensed dentist that are reversible, intraoral
procedures specified in regulations promulgated by the Board.

HISTORY: 2008, cc. 84, 264.