Regulations

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

Recent Regulatory News

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!

Sep 28, 2023

ADA: Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms

Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office.

Sep 22, 2023

New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce

New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

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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.