Part VI. Licensure Renewal
18VAC60-21-240. License renewal and reinstatement.
A. Every person holding an active or inactive license and those holding a permit to administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia shall annually renew the license or permit in the person's birth month in accordance with fees set forth in 18VAC60-21-40.
B. Every person holding a faculty license, temporary resident's license, a restricted volunteer license, or a temporary permit shall, on or before June 30, request renewal of the license.
C. Every person holding a permit as a mobile clinic or portable dental operation shall renew annually by December 31.
D. Any person who does not return the completed form and fee by the deadline required in subsection B of this section shall be required to pay an additional late fee.
E. The board shall renew a license or permit if the renewal form, renewal fee, and late fee are received within one year of the deadline required in subsection B of this section provided that no grounds exist to deny said renewal pursuant to § 54.1-2706 of the Code of Virginia and Part II (18VAC60-21-50 et seq.) of this chapter.
F. Reinstatement procedures.
1. Any person whose license or permit has been expired for more than one year or whose license or permit has been revoked or suspended and who wishes to reinstate such license or permit shall submit a reinstatement application and the reinstatement fee. The application must include evidence of continuing clinical competence.
2. To evaluate continuing clinical competence, the board shall consider:
a. Completion of continuing education hours equal to the requirement for the number of years in which the license has been expired, revoked, or suspended, not to exceed a total of 45 hours. Of the required hours, at least 15 must be earned in the most recent 12 months and the remainder within the 36 months immediately preceding the application for reinstatement;
b. Evidence of active clinical practice in another state or in federal service;
c. Recent passage of a clinical competency examination accepted by the board; or
d. Completion of a refresher program offered by a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
3. The executive director may reinstate such expired license or permit provided that the applicant can demonstrate continuing competence, the applicant has paid the reinstatement fee and any fines or assessments, and no grounds exist to deny said reinstatement pursuant to § 54.1-2706 of the Code of Virginia and Part II (18VAC60-21-50 et seq.) of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 5, eff. December 2, 2015; amended, Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 9, eff. February 10, 2017; Volume 35, Issue 5, eff. November 28, 2018; Volume 39, Issue 8, eff. January 19, 2023; Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. October 24, 2024.
18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education.
A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license.
1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation with hands-on airway training for health care providers or basic life support unless the dentist is required by 18VAC60-21-290 or 18VAC60-21-300 to hold current certification in advanced life support with hands-on simulated airway and megacode training for health care providers.
2. A dentist who administers or monitors patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation shall complete four hours every two years of approved continuing education directly related to administration and monitoring of such anesthesia or sedation as part of the hours required for licensure renewal.
3. Continuing education hours in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year for a total of not more than 15 hours.
4. Up to three hours of the 15 hours required for annual renewal may be satisfied through delivery of dental services, without compensation, to low-income individuals receiving health services through a local health department or a free clinic organized in whole or primarily for the delivery of those services.
B. To be accepted for license renewal, continuing education programs shall be directly relevant to the treatment and care of patients and shall be:
1. Clinical courses in dentistry and dental hygiene; or
2. Nonclinical subjects that relate to the skills necessary to provide dental or dental hygiene services and are supportive of clinical services (i.e., patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, and stress management). Courses not acceptable for the purpose of this subsection include estate planning, financial planning, investments, business management, marketing, and personal health.
C. Continuing education credit may be earned for verifiable attendance at or participation in any course, to include audio and video presentations, that meets the requirements in subsection B of this section and is given by a sponsor approved by the board.
D. The board may grant an exemption for all or part of the continuing education requirements due to circumstances beyond the control of the licensee, such as temporary disability, mandatory military service, or officially declared disasters. A written request with supporting documents must be submitted prior to renewal of the license.
E. The board may grant an extension for up to one year for completion of continuing education upon written request with an explanation to the board prior to the renewal date.
F. A licensee is required to verify compliance with the continuing education requirements in the licensee's annual license renewal. Following the renewal period, the board may conduct an audit of licensees to verify compliance. Any licensee selected for audit must provide original documents certifying that the licensee has fulfilled the continuing education requirements by the deadline date as specified by the board.
G. All licensees are required to maintain original documents verifying the date and subject of the program or activity, the sponsor, and the amount of time earned. Documentation shall be maintained for a period of four years following renewal.
H. Continuing education hours required by board order shall not be used to satisfy the continuing education requirement for license renewal or reinstatement.
I. Failure to comply with continuing education requirements may subject the licensee to disciplinary action by the board.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2709.5 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 5, eff. December 2, 2015; amended, Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 9, eff. February 10, 2017; Volume 35, Issue 5, eff. November 28, 2018; Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. October 24, 2024.