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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>76081</law_id><section_number>54.1-2712.1</section_number><catch_line>Restricted volunteer license for certain dentists</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="54.1">Professions and Occupations</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="III">Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions</unit><unit label="chapter" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="27">Dentistry</unit><unit label="article" level="4" order_by="1" identifier="2">Licensure of Dentists</unit></structure><text>
						<section id="A"><p><span class="prefix-number">A.</span> The <span class="dictionary">Board</span> may <span class="dictionary">issue</span> a restricted volunteer <span class="dictionary">license</span> to a <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> who: <a id="paragraph-273059" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Held an unrestricted <span class="dictionary">license</span> in Virginia or another state as a licensee in good standing at the time the <span class="dictionary">license</span> expired or became inactive; <a id="paragraph-273060" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Is volunteering for a public health or community free clinic that provides dental services to populations of underserved people; <a id="paragraph-273061" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Has fulfilled the <span class="dictionary">Board</span>&#x2019;s requirement related to knowledge of the <span class="dictionary">laws</span> and regulations governing the practice of <span class="dictionary">dentistry</span> in Virginia; <a id="paragraph-273062" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Has not failed a clinical examination within the past five years; and <a id="paragraph-273063" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A5" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Has had at least five years of clinical practice. <a id="paragraph-273064" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#A5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B"><p><span class="prefix-number">B.</span> A person holding a restricted volunteer <span class="dictionary">license</span> under this section shall: <a id="paragraph-273065" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#B"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Only practice in public health or community free clinics that provide dental services to underserved populations; <a id="paragraph-273066" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#B1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Only treat patients who have been screened by the approved clinic and are eligible for treatment; <a id="paragraph-273067" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#B2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Attest on a form provided by the <span class="dictionary">Board</span> that he will not receive remuneration directly or indirectly for providing dental services; and <a id="paragraph-273068" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#B3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Not be required to complete continuing education in <span class="dictionary">order</span> to renew such a <span class="dictionary">license</span>. <a id="paragraph-273069" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#B4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="C"><p><span class="prefix-number">C.</span> If a <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> with a restricted volunteer <span class="dictionary">license</span> issued under this section has not held an active, unrestricted <span class="dictionary">license</span> and been engaged in active practice within the past five years, he shall only practice <span class="dictionary">dentistry</span> and perform dental procedures if a <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> with an unrestricted Virginia <span class="dictionary">license</span>, volunteering at the clinic, reviews the quality of care rendered by the <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> with the restricted volunteer <span class="dictionary">license</span> at least every 30 days. <a id="paragraph-273070" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#C"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="D"><p><span class="prefix-number">D.</span> A restricted voluntary <span class="dictionary">license</span> granted pursuant to this section shall expire on the June 30 of the second year after its issuance, or shall terminate when the supervising <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> withdraws his sponsorship. Such <span class="dictionary">license</span> may be renewed annually in accordance with regulations promulgated by the <span class="dictionary">Board</span>. <a id="paragraph-273071" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#D"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E"><p><span class="prefix-number">E.</span> A <span class="dictionary">dentist</span> holding a restricted volunteer <span class="dictionary">license</span> issued pursuant to this section is subject to the provisions of this chapter, the regulations promulgated under this chapter, and the disciplinary regulations which apply to all <span class="dictionary">dentists</span> practicing in Virginia. <a id="paragraph-273072" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/54.1-2712.1/#E"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>1997, c. 719; 1998, c. 326; 2005, cc. 505, 587.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
