Regulations

Apr 1, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has schedule a special webinar business meeting for Thursday, April 2.

Mar 26, 2020

Updated 2020 DQAC Meeting Dates

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has released updated meeting dates and locations for its remaining 2020 business meetings.

Mar 24, 2020

Forthcoming Guidance to Postpone Elective Dental Care

Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices

Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”

Mar 24, 2020

Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA

This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."

Mar 24, 2020

Advocating for Economic Relief

WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.

Mar 19, 2020

Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process

Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.

Mar 11, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Cancellations

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.

Feb 24, 2020

A Message from OSAP Regarding Single-Use Disposable Facemasks

A message from the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) regarding CDC guidance for single-use disposable ​facemasks.

Feb 24, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Meetings

View details for several upcoming Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) meetings.

Feb 21, 2020

Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - March 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on Monday, March 2.

Feb 13, 2020

Dentist Opioid Prescribing Resources

New opioid prescribing checklists are now available on the DQAC website.

Feb 12, 2020

Fewer Businesses Impacted Under New B&O Tax

Businesses with an annual gross income of less than $1 million will not be subject to the increased tax rate.

Feb 11, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Meeting - Feb. 13

DQAC will hold its Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Feb 7, 2020

An EFDA in the Office — What Does That Mean?

Is an expanded function dental auxiliary a good thing for your office? Learn more about EFDAs in this article provided by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Jan 6, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Committee Meetings - Jan. 16 & 17

Review agendas for upcoming DQAC Dental Infection Control & Dental Anesthesia Committee meetings.

Jan 3, 2020

New Laws & Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2020

New laws and regulations taking effect include a B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & the start of Paid Family and Medical Leave program employee benefit utilization.

Jan 3, 2020

Reminder: New Laws & Regulations Effective Jan. 1

New laws & regulations effective Jan. 1: B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & start of PFML program employee benefit utilization.

Jan 2, 2020

Reminder: Register for Dental Action Day

Join member dentists from across the state on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Dec 23, 2019

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting and Employee Benefits

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 4 is due by Jan. 31. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave through either the state plan or a voluntary plan.