Apr 28, 2024
Waiver of CE Requirements for Returning from Expired to Active Status
The Governor has waived continuing education and training requirements to return from expired to active licensing status through April 25.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Apr 17, 2024
Dental School Faculty Member Licenses Rule Update
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) filed a rule-making order which will go into effect on Monday, April 29, 2024, amending WAC 246-817-150 Licenses—Persons licensed or qualified out-of state who are faculty at school of dentistry.
Mar 11, 2024
DQAC Temporary Practice Permit-Military Spouse Rule Making Notice
The Department of Health has filed an expedited rule making form CR-105 which proposes amendments to WAC 246-12-051 "How to obtain a temporary practice permit- Military spouse".
Feb 15, 2024
New L&I Interpreter Services Contract will Replace interpretingWorks with SOSi
WSDA encourages members who utilize L&I's interpretation services to stay informed on these upcoming changes and participate in the preparatory sessions offered.
Feb 9, 2024
ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Requires Most Dental Practices to Report Information About Their Ownership
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network began accepting beneficial ownership information reports on January 1, and all existing dental practices and companies that meet the requirements have one year to file before facing penalties.
Feb 5, 2024
WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell: Provider Compensation Legislation and Dental Action Day
“WSDA will continue to strongly advocate for HB 1655. We are working with multiple legislators to get dental amended back into the legislation as the process continues.”
Jan 30, 2024
ADA: 2023 Brings Many Advocacy Wins
The ADA earned a plethora of legislative and advocacy wins in 2023, from various health care bills that address the growing dental workforce shortage and dental insurance reform to advancing a compact that would allow dental practitioners to practice in states where they are not licensed.
Jan 2, 2024
Recent and Upcoming Regulations
Learn about new and upcoming requirements, including changes to dental anesthesia, updates on dental radiation tube and facility fees, health equity continuing education requirements, and changes to dental school faculty licensure.
Dec 22, 2023
New Anesthesia Rules Effective January 11, 2024
For over three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. The rules have now been finalized and will be effective as of January 11, 2024.
Dec 8, 2023
DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - December 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 PM.
Dec 7, 2023
DQAC Newsletter - November 2023
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Dec 4, 2023
New ADA Standards & Technical Reports Available for Comment
New standards and technical reports are available for comment from the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products.
Nov 30, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting - December 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM.
Nov 28, 2023
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee - December 5
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Anesthesia Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:00 PM.
Nov 20, 2023
DQAC Dental School Faculty Licensure Rule Hearing
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rule hearing on January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Nov 7, 2023
Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due
As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.
Nov 7, 2023
Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due
As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.
Nov 6, 2023
Reminder: Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Oct 16, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting - October 27
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.
Sep 29, 2023
Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
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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.
