New Board Member Dr. Quigg Joins Virginia Dentistry Board

V I R G I N I A B O A R D O F D E N T I S T R Y

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February 2026 We are thrilled to announce the addition of a distinguished professional to our Board of EEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jamie C. Sacksteder Dentistry: • Dr. Richard Quigg - joining us from Virginia Beach, VA Welcome Our New Board Members! Their expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue our mission to protect the DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Erin T. Weaver public and uphold the highest standards in our field. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Quigg to the Board.

BOARD MEMBERS Sultan Chaudhry, DDS Continuing Education Audit - 2024 Renewals President As part of our commitment to maintaining high professional standards, 77 dentists and 60 dental hygienists were randomly selected for an audit of continuing education compliance Surya Dhakar, DDS during the 2024 license renewal cycle. Audit Results: Bruce Hutchison, DDS • 78% Compliant • 16% Non-compliant - These individuals will be subject to public discipline. Margaret Lemaster, RDH • Advisory Actions: 7 Advisory Letters and 4 CCAs were issued for minor infractions. J. Michael Martinez de This audit underscores the importance of meeting continuing education requirements to Adino, JD ensure quality care and uphold public trust. Please review this policy document. Emelia McLennan, RDH Triennial Cosmetic Procedure Quality Assurance Audit As part of our ongoing commitment to patient safety and quality care, we conducted an Richard, Quigg, DDS, audit of cosmetic procedure compliance among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) OMS holding cosmetic procedure certificates. • 37 registered OMS currently hold cosmetic procedure certificates. Jennifer, Szakaly, DDS • Of these, 24 reported performing cosmetic procedures within the past three years and were subject to the audit.

Audit Findings: MAIL

• 3 Fully Compliant denbd@dhp.virginia.gov
• 12 Advisory Letters issued for failure to annually update OMS profiles
• 9 CCAs issued for failure to update OMS profiles and minor recordkeeping issues bodlicensing@dhp.virginia.gov • No public discipline was required EB PAGE W• www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry CE Broker: Your Free CE Tracking Tool PHONE: (804) 367-4538 The Board officially recognizes CE Broker as its Continuing Education (CE) tracking system. While using CE Broker is completely voluntary, all licensees are encouraged to AX: (804) 698-4266 F take advantage of its benefits, especially for CE audits. Free Basic Account: No payment is required to use the basic version. ADDRESS Easy Setup: Visit the Board's website for instructions on activating your free account. 9960 Mayland Drive Already Registered? Simply add your Virginia license to your existing CE Broker Suite 300 account. Henrico, VA 23233 Get familiar with CE Broker today--it's a helpful resource for staying on top of your CE requirements.

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Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact

passage of HB225 and SB22. This marks a major step toward increased licensure portability and professional mobility for dental practitioners across participating states. Leadership Update: Jamie Sacksteder, Executive Director, has been appointed as Virginia's Commissioner to the Compact. She also serves as Secretary on the Executive Committee and is actively contributing to the Rules Committee. Next Steps Toward Implementation:

• Finalizing and voting on compact rules by commissioners
• Creating and adopting state regulations
• Developing and approving a secure practitioner database
• Establishing a system for conducting background checks These are substantial undertakings that will take time to complete. The earliest projected implementation of the compact is late 2026 to early 2027. Important Note: Funding for the compact is not secured beyond February 2026, which may impact timelines and implementation efforts. ONGOING REGULATORY ACTIONS Training and Supervision of Digital Scan Technicians- In response to HB165 and SB122 of the 2020 General Assembly which defined a digital scan technician, as used in teledentistry, and required the Board to promulgate regulations for the training of technicians to practice under the direction of a dentist licensed in Virginia. The Board withdrew the previous NOIRA because it was discovered that the incorrect draft was published for comment. Another NOIRA, with the correct draft, was re-proposed on May 19, 2022. This is action is in the final stage and is NOT in effect yet. A public comment forum will open on 2/23/2026 and remain open through 3/25/2026 Training of Dental Assistants in Infection Control- In response to a petition for rulemaking from the Virginia Dental Hygiene Program Directors' Consortium, the Board decided to initiate rulemaking to consider adoption of a requirement for training in infection control for dental assistants. The amended regulation requires a dental assistant to complete annual training in infection control standards as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Newly employed assistants must receive training within 60 days of hire, unless they can provide evidence of training within the last 12 months. This regulation is within the final stage and is NOT in effect yet. This proposed regulation has been at the Secretary's office for 1,325 days as of February 19, 2026. Virginia became a signatory to the Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact, thanks to the Elimination of direct pulp-capping as a delegable action- The Board has determined that 18VAC60-30-120 should be amended to eliminate the practice of direct pulp capping from the list of practices that can be delegated to an appropriately trained dental assistant II. Appropriately trained dental assistants II may still perform delegated tasks related to indirect pulp capping. Proposed action was submitted June 13, 2022. This is in the proposed stage NOT in effect yet. Public Comment was held on September 12, 2025. Continuing Education Requirements for Jurisprudence- The Board is proposing to amend 18VAC60-21- 250 and 18VAC60-25-190. The Board is considering amendments to 18VAC60-21-250 to require that all licensed dentists obtain 2 hours of continuing education every other year in jurisprudence, and that dentists who administer or monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation complete an additional 2 hours of continuing education in sedation jurisprudence every other year. These hours will be counted as part of the 15 hours a dentist is required to obtain per year (30 hours every two years). Additionally, the Board is considering an amendment to 18VAC60-25-190 to require that all licensed dental hygienists obtain 2 hours of continuing education every other year in jurisprudence. The Board is initiating this rulemaking in

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response to approximately 45 disciplinary cases since January 2020, in which licensees, despite certifying on initial application or renewal that they read and understood the laws and regulations of the Board, state at disciplinary hearings that they were not aware of the laws and regulations governing their practice. Proposed action was submitted June 17, 2022. This is the NOIRA stage and is NOT in effect yet. This NOIRA has been at the Secretary's office for 1,318 days as of February 19, 2026. Revision of dental hygienist training and duties to eliminate need for dual licensure as a dental hygienist and registration as a DAII- The Virginia Board of Dentistry has adopted a fast-track regulatory package that consolidates certain Dental Assistant II (DAII) training and duties into the Dental Hygiene regulations. This change removes the longstanding requirement for dental hygienists to hold both a hygiene license and a separate DAII registration in order to perform specific restorative procedures. This is in the fast-track stage and is NOT in effect yet. This fast-track has been at the Secretary's office for 2 days as of February 19, 2026. 󺡠󺡡󺡢󺡣󺡤󺡥 Scam Alert: Virginia Dental Professionals Targeted The Virginia Board of Dentistry warns licensees of an active scam where fraudsters impersonate Department of Health Professions investigators or the Executive Director. These scammers typically call workplaces using spoofed numbers and send fake documents with alarming claims--such as threats to suspend licenses unless money or personal information is provided. 󹺔󹺒󹺓 Red Flags to Watch For:

• Caller ID shows Virginia Board of Dentistry
• Poorly written documents referencing the "Department of Health"
• Aggressive demands for payment or personal data
• Urgent threats to suspend your license 󷄧󼿒 Reminder: The Board will never call to demand money or personal information, nor threaten license suspension over the phone. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. For protection tips and more info, visit here

Board Disciplinary Cases August 15, 2025 - February 12, 2026

The table below includes all cases that have received Board action since August 15, 2025 through February 12,

2026.

2026 Received Violation W/Violation Closed

Closed Case with Violations consisted of the following:

Year 2025-Cases Closed No Total Cases Cases Closed Cases Page | 3

February 12th September November December TOTALS October January August

Patient Care Related:

• 12 Standard of Care: Diagnosis/Treatment: Instances in which the diagnosis/treatment was improper,
  delayed, or unsatisfactory. Also, include failure to diagnose/treat & other diagnosis/treatment issues.

• 2 Drug Related, Patient Care: Dispensing in violation of the Drug Control Act (to include dispensing
  for non-medicinal purposes, excessive prescribing…)

• 2 Standard of Care: Malpractice Reports: A judgment or settlement as well as other malpractice
  related issues.

• 1 Fraud, Patient Care: Performing unwarranted or unjust services or the falsification or alteration of
  patient records.

• 1 Inability to Practice Safely: Impairment due to use of alcohol, illegal substances, or prescription
  drugs, or incapacitation due to mental, physical, or medical conditions.

Non-Patient Care Related:

• 8 Business Practice Issues: Recordkeeping or continuing education.
• 1 Reinstatement: Application for reinstatement granted with a finding of violation.
• 1 Fraud, Non-Patient Care: Improper patient billing.
• 1 Records Release: Failure or delay in release of records. Chargin excessive fees for record requests. CCA's There were 14 CCAs issued from August 15, 2025 through February 12, 2026. Suspensions/Revocations From August 15, 2025 through February 12, 2026, there have been 2 Summary Suspensions, 5 voluntary permanent surrenders, and 0 Revocations. There have been 2 mandatory suspensions from August 15, 2025 through February 12, 2026 Board Notices and Orders issued to licensees are posted online for public viewing. There are two portals for accessing these documents. To find out if there is public information on specific licensees, us this link to License Lookup. Use this link to see all the Case Decisions issued in the last 90 days, a link on this page is also provided to search for older case documents in a specified date range. Please note that a licensee's public record may include the records of proceedings in which a finding of "no violation" was made. Always click on the "Yes" link to see if the licensee was exonerated or disciplined. "No" means no public documents are available.

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