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Virginia Board of Dentistry panel dismisses allegation, approves two reinstatements

Virginia Board of Dentistry Special Conference Committee "C" · March 1, 2026

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Summary

A Special Conference Committee of the Virginia Board of Dentistry on Feb. 20, 2026, dismissed allegations against one dentist and granted reinstatement to two dental hygienists — one with a $500 penalty and reprimand — the committee reported.

A three-member Special Conference Committee of the Virginia Board of Dentistry met Feb. 20, 2026, in Henrico and issued decisions on three disciplinary and reinstatement matters, the committee’s deputy executive director reported.

Erin T. Weaver, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Health Professions, reported that the Committee unanimously voted to dismiss the allegations against Amal Ali, D.D.S. (Case No. 237905). The committee heard from Dr. Ali and counsel Haley B. Mathis before moving into a closed deliberative session under § 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia.

Why it matters: The committee’s actions resolve three pending matters before the Special Conference Committee “C,” determining licensure outcomes for two applicants seeking reinstatement and closing a disciplinary matter that the Committee dismissed.

What the panel decided: The committee granted reinstatement to Chaun Leigh Tarver, D.H. (Case No. 246812), contingent on payment of a $500 monetary penalty and issued a reprimand; the committee also granted reinstatement to Laurie Marie Collins, D.H. (Case No. 252110) and imposed no sanction. Both applicants appeared before the Committee; Tarver was represented by counsel Brett Saunders and Collins appeared without counsel. After receiving statements and additional information, the Committee recessed into a closed meeting for deliberations and reconvened to report its decisions.

Procedure and statutory basis: Committee member Dr. Surya Dhakar made the motions to convene closed meetings for deliberation; each motion was seconded and passed. The Committee cited § 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia as the authority permitting closed deliberations to reach decisions in these matters. Minutes show a quorum of three members was present for the session.

Meeting details and next steps: The Special Conference Committee convened at 9:04 a.m. at the Department of Health Professions’ Perimeter Center and adjourned at 11:43 a.m. The Committee moved to adopt its decisions on the record; the motions were seconded and passed. The minutes record the formal actions and signatures of Chair J. Michael Martinez de Andino and Executive Director Jamie C. Sacksteder.

The record does not specify further procedural steps or appeal deadlines for the individuals involved.