Dental Statutes and Rules
A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the Governor, it becomes law.
A rule or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is written to provide interpretive support for the individuals or entities to whom the rule applies. Department of Health rules that relate to dentistry are written and adopted by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. WACs carry the full force of the law.
The site for RCWs and WACs is a searchable database on the Internet. You can also access the State Government Web Site at http://wsl.leg.wa.gov. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of any RCW or WAC, you may contact your local public library or the Washington State Office of the Code Reviser at (360) 786-6777.
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Dentists
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The RCW that relates to Dentistry is Chapter 18.32
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The WAC that relates to Dentistry is Chapter 246-817
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The WAC that relates to Administrative Procedures is 246-12
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The WAC that relates to professional conduct is 246-16
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Dental Hygienists
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The RCW that relates to Dental Hygiene is Chapter 18.29
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The WAC that relates to Dental Hygiene is Chapter 246-815
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Dental Assistants and Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDA)
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The RCW that relates to Dental Assistants and EFDAs is Chapter 18.260
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Denturists
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The RCW that relates to Denturists is Chapter 18.30
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The WAC that relates to Denturists is Chapter 246-812
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Uniform Dicipline Code
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Rules on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Privacy, Security Complience
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WISHA Rules
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Safety and Health Core Rules
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Anesthesia Rules