Jan 7, 2021
Reminder: Minimum Wage Increase
As of Jan. 1, 2021 the state minimum wage is $13.69 an hour, up from $13.50 an hour in 2020. The increase in minimum wage impacts salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Jan 6, 2021
DQAC Special Business Meeting – Jan. 7
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 12 PM.
Jan 5, 2021
Updated Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) finalized new Dental Infection Control Rules on Dec. 23, 2020.
Dec 18, 2020
New Telehealth Training & Other CE Requirements
Several upcoming continuing education requirements for dentists include a new telehealth training requirement, suicide prevention training and opioid prescribing CE.
Dec 11, 2020
Dental Action Day 2021 is Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dental Action Day 2021, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, is canceled.
Dec 10, 2020
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Dec. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Dec 8, 2020
New Format of Required Workplace Rights Poster Now Available Online
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently released an updated required workplace rights poster.
Dec 7, 2020
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Dec. 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 18.
Dec 3, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Nov 30, 2020
DQAC Newsletter – July 2020
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Nov 30, 2020
DQAC Newsletter – November 2020
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Nov 17, 2020
New Infection Control Training Update
On Oct. 23, DQAC adopted new dental infection control rules. Learn more about new training requirements and WSDA's recommendation for members.
Nov 16, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Nov. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Nov. 20 at 2 PM.
Oct 30, 2020
Regulatory & Compliance News – October 2020
Learn more about recently implemented laws and regulations, rules under consideration by DQAC, and rules coming into effect in the near future.
Oct 20, 2020
Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.
Oct 14, 2020
Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations
Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Oct 13, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.
Oct 8, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12 PM.
Sep 25, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Sep 11, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 PM.
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DQAC Interested Parties Email List
Get regulatory updates as they occur by subscribing to the DQAC interested parties email list.WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on regulatory issues handled by DQAC and other government agencies handling regulatory issues relevant to dentistry.To inquire about joining the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, members may email WSDA at info@wsda.org.
