Regulations

Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.

Recent Regulatory News

Apr 22, 2019

Reminder: DQAC Member Applications Due March 30

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position. Applications are due by March 30.

Apr 22, 2019

DQAC Meetings - April 18 & 19

DQAC will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18, a business meeting on April 19, and a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on April 19.

Apr 22, 2019

Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave

Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.

Apr 21, 2019

DQAC to Accept 2018 CE Following WSDA Request

DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.

Apr 21, 2019

Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2019

Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.

Apr 21, 2019

Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

Find a list of upcoming DQAC meeting dates and other information here.

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.