Virginia Administrative Code
Title 18 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Agency 60 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Chapter 21 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
Part II - Standards of Practice
Section 18VAC60-21-70 - Unprofessional practice
Universal Citation: 8 VA Admin Code 60-21-70
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. A dentist shall not commit any act that violates provisions of the Code that reasonably relate to the practice of dentistry including but not limited to:
1. Delegating any dental service or operation
that requires the professional competence or judgment of a dentist to any
person who is not a licensed dentist or dental hygienist or a registered dental
assistant II .
2. Knowingly or
negligently violating any applicable statute or regulation governing ionizing
radiation in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including but not limited to current
regulations promulgated by the Virginia Department of Health.
3. Unauthorized use or disclosure of
confidential information received from the Prescription Monitoring
Program.
4. Failing to maintain and
dispense scheduled drugs as authorized by the Virginia Drug Control Act
(Chapter 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code) and the
regulations of the Board of Pharmacy.
5. Failing to cooperate with an employee of
the Department of Health Professions in the conduct of an investigation or
inspection.
B. Sexual conduct with a patient, employee, or student shall constitute unprofessional conduct if:
1. The sexual conduct is unwanted
or nonconsensual or
2. The sexual
contact is a result of the exploitation of trust, knowledge, or influence
Derived From, the professional relationship or if the contact has had or is
likely to have an adverse effect on patient care.
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
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