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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Passed
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Practice of dentistry; botulinum toxin injections. Provides that, in addition to the possession and administration of botulinum toxin injections for dental purposes, a dentist may possess and administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, provided that the dentist has completed training and continuing education in the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. The bill requires the Board of Dentistry, in consultation with the Board of Medicine, to amend its regulations to establish training and continuing education requirements for dentists related to the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes and requires the Board of Dentistry to amend its regulations to remove botulinum toxin injections from the list of procedures requiring additional certification. Practice of dentistry; botulinum toxin injections. Provides that, in addition to the possession and administration of botulinum toxin injections for dental purposes, a dentist may possess and administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, provided that the dentist has completed training and continuing education in the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. The bill requires the Board of Dentistry, in consultation with the Board of Medicine, to amend its regulations to establish training and continuing education requirements for dentists related to the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes and requires the Board of Dentistry to amend its regulations to remove botulinum toxin injections from the list of procedures requiring additional certification.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of practice for dentists in Virginia by allowing them to possess and administer botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) injections not only for dental purposes, but also for cosmetic purposes. The bill requires dentists to complete training and continuing education in the administration of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, as determined by the Board of Dentistry. Additionally, the bill mandates the Board of Dentistry, in consultation with the Board of Medicine, to establish the necessary training and continuing education requirements for dentists related to the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin injections. Furthermore, the bill directs the Board of Dentistry to amend its regulations to remove botulinum toxin injections from the list of procedures requiring additional certification for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0413) (on 03/23/2023)
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