Sep 8, 2020
DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules
DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Aug 21, 2020
Aug 21, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.
Aug 5, 2020
Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
Aug 3, 2020
DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Jul 31, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 29, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 23, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Jul 15, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, July 23.
Jul 8, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting - July 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 7, 2020
Additional Amalgam Separator Requirements
Under a federal rule adopted by the EPA in 2017, many dental practices will need an installed amalgam separator by July 14, 2020.
Jun 26, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - June 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Tuesday, June 30.
Jun 25, 2020
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on Wednesday, July 8.
Jun 25, 2020
Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday
Beginning Friday, June 26, the use of face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public setting is required in the state of Washington.
Jun 24, 2020
E-Prescribing Requirement Delayed
The Washington state Secretary of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from complying with the electronic prescribing requirements of RCW 69.50.312 (1).
Jun 24, 2020
Governor Inslee Issued Proclamation 20-59 Temporary Practice Permit
On Friday, June 19, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-59, relating to temporary practice permits for recent graduates entering the dental, pharmacy and dental hygienist professions.
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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.
