Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction.
What changed between versions
Added eligibility for dental hygienists who graduated from dental schools outside the United States if they were eligible to practice dentistry in that foreign country.
Established new 'remote supervision' rules allowing dental hygienists to work independently in specific facilities (e.g., schools, free clinics) without a dentist physically present, provided they have two years of experience and 2,500 hours of clinical training.
Expanded the scope of services dental hygienists can perform under remote supervision to include oral assessments, X-rays, and preventative care, while prohibiting the administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide in these settings.
Converted the text from a draft legislative format to the final official format of the Virginia Code, including the addition of Chapter number and approval date.
