Virginia Dentistry

Virginia Dentistry license

According to the Code of Virginia (Chapter 27 of Title 54.1)”No person shall practice dentistry unless he possesses a current valid license from the Board of dentistry”. According to the same code dentistry is defined as:” nonsurgical or related procedures, of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and the maxillofacial, adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body”.

For anyone willing to practice dentistry in Virginia one needs to obtain a dental license from the Virginia Board of Dentistry. The Virginia requirements for potential Virginia dentists require the completion of a nationally recognized dental school, the completion of a two part written national board exam as well as a fully completed application you can find here. These forms are necessary for any dental jobs in Virginia to be able to legally exist and upon their approval they also make any dental practice legally liable to follow the Virginia dental hygiene laws.

Virginia dental hygiene laws

The state of Virginia regulates Virginia dentistry practices through its dental hygiene laws that mandate that each dentist must obtain a license before practicing dental services. They also mandate special certifications to attest the ability of dentists to perform special procedures such as cosmetic dentistry, X-ray safety regulations and many more. Although not required by law, The Virginia board of dentistry recommends that every dentist in Virginia take the Virginia Dental Law examination to show their understanding of all the laws regulating dentistry and dental hygiene in the state of Virginia. You can find all the forms and relevant information about dentistry procedures and regulations.

Consumer complaints

While the laws and regulations mandate necessary requirement to safeguard patients’ health and standardize quality among dental practices, they also allow for consumers to report health care practitioners that might have violated any dental hygiene requirement or have been involved in any unlawful medical procedure. You can file a complaint about any improper dental service by clicking here.