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VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY DID YOU KNOW?
• PATIENT RECORDS
Did you know that if a patient requests their health record in accordance with §32.1-127.1:03 of the Code of Virginia you are required, within 30 days, furnish such health records regardless of whether the patient has an outstanding financial obligation? 18VAC60-21-90.C and D of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
• SEDATION
Did you know that if you administer conscious/moderate sedation you must now have available to the areas where patients will be sedated, treated and recover, and maintain in working order, an end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor? 18VAC60-21-291.B(17) of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
• SPORE TESTING
Did you know the Board of Dentistry has found a violation of the standard of care for failing to perform weekly spore testing of sterilization equipment in dental offices? §54.1-2706(5) of the Code of Virginia
• DENTAL SPECIALTIES
Did you know that a general dentist who limits his practice to a dental specialty or describes his practice by types of treatment shall state in conjunction with his name that he is a general dentist providing certain services (e.g. orthodontic services)? 18VAC60-21-80.A of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
DR. CARTER REEVES Second-generation dentist and family man provides cutting-edge care to the Ashburn area. He founded First Impression Dental with his college sweetheart, Dr. Liz Ramsey. Their joint practice personifies the love they share for the Loudoun community. Go Hokies!
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