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Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has enacted two significant dental workforce measures aimed at enhancing preventive dental care access by permitting internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists and allowing trained dental assistants to perform specific procedures under supervision. These legislative efforts, championed by the Virginia Dental Association, address the critical shortage of dental hygienists in rural areas. The measures, supported by the ADA, are part of a comprehensive strategy to improve dental care accessibility and reduce patient wait times, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

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Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • April 14, 2026

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