Virginia Dentistry CE audits & penalties
What happens if a dentist misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
A license not renewed by March 31 automatically expires and becomes invalid; practicing on it is illegal (18 VAC 60-20-20). Renewal within 1 year of the deadline costs the renewal fee plus a $100 late fee; after 1 year, reinstatement requires the renewal fee plus a $225 reinstatement fee.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
After the renewal period the Board may audit licensees for CE compliance; audited licensees must provide original CE documents by the Board's deadline, and must retain original CE documentation for 4 years after renewal. Failure to comply with CE requirements may subject the licensee to disciplinary action (18 VAC 60-21; exact section number to confirm against the current chapter).
Official source: VA Town Hall — Board of Dentistry regulations (18 VAC 60-20-20; 18 VAC 60-21)
Related
- Full requirements: Virginia Dentistry CE requirements
- When it's due: Virginia Dentistry license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Virginia Dentistry CE category requirements
- What it costs: Virginia Dentistry license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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