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Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
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Sep 23, 2023
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New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce
New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.
Sep 23, 2023
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ADA: Take Action Today to Advance Dental Workforce Legislation
Urge your Senators to support the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a bill that would ensure that many of these workforce programs are able to continue.
Sep 20, 2023
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DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - September 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on September 28 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 28, 2023
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DQAC Business Meeting - September 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.
Aug 17, 2023
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DQAC Rule Modification: WAC 246-817-150 Faculty at School of Dentistry
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has filed a CR-101 to begin modifying the rules for faculty dental licensure.
Aug 17, 2023
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DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - August 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Continuing Competency Committee will meet on August 22 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 14, 2023
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Proposed Anesthesia Rules: Submit Feedback Today
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA has concerns with several sections of the proposed rules. If you share these concerns, please take a brief moment to send a pre-drafted message to DQAC.
Aug 11, 2023
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DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - August 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Collaboration Committee will meet on August 14 at 1:00 PM.
Aug 7, 2023
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DQAC Dental Professional Monitoring Program Adoption Notice
Substitute Senate Bill 5496 made clarifying changes to impaired practitioner programs and under this bill, the “Impaired Physician Program” is now referred to as the “Physician Health Program” (PHP).
Aug 7, 2023
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DQAC Notice of Adoption of an Interpretive Statement
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has adopted an interpretive statement regarding the application requirements for moderate sedation with parenteral agents permits.
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