Title: Describe the role of the Virginia Dental Practice Act as it relates to the practice of dentistry.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Investigating Dental Ethics and Law

Description should include the provisions of the Virginia Dental Practice Act and §54.1-2700 of the Code of Virginia and the roles of the following legal aspects of the practice of dentistry:

- Virginia Board of Dentistry guidance document 60-7 on Delegation to Dental Assistants
- Commonwealth of Virginia Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants §18VAC60-30-10
- Licensure/certification
- Level of supervision
- American Heart Association CPR certification

Process/Skill Questions

- What is the state Dental Practice Act?
- Whose duties are stated in the state Dental Practice Act?
- How is the role of the Virginia Board of Dentistry explained?
- What is the makeup of the membership of the Virginia Board of Dentistry?
- What type of credentialing is required for a dental assistant, a dentist, and a dental hygienist?
- Who is authorized to provide credentialing for dental assistants?
- What are the levels of auxiliary supervision?