May 24, 2023
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – June 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on June 6.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
May 18, 2023
DQAC Recruiting Dentist Members Living & Practicing East of the Cascades
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently recruiting dentists for two upcoming vacancies who reside and engage in the active practice of dentistry east of the summit of the Cascade mountain range. Apply by May 26.
May 18, 2023
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – June 1
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, June 1 at 12:00 PM.
May 16, 2023
Reminder: Long-Term Services and Supports Withholding Will Begin July 1
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on July 1, 2023 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees, and self-employed individuals.
May 10, 2023
DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting – May 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Inclusion Committee will meet on May 18 at 12 PM.
May 10, 2023
Submit Public Comment on the Military Family Leave Act by June 9
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has released a draft administrative policy to provide guidance on the Military Family Leave Act requirements for employers. L&I is holding a public feedback session on Tuesday, May 23, and the draft policy will be open for public comment until Friday, June 9.
May 10, 2023
Upcoming Employment Law Webinars from L&I
Learn about key employment laws at upcoming L&I webinars. Webinar topics include Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights, Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, Isolated Worker Protections, Know Your Worker Rights and White Collar (EAP) Overtime Exemptions.
Apr 19, 2023
Board of Denturists Business Meeting – April 27
The Board of Denturists will hold its next in-person business meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 3:00 PM.
Apr 13, 2023
DOH Update: Fee Increases and Decreases – Effective June 1, 2023
Read a reminder from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) on fee changes going into effect June 1, 2023.
Apr 13, 2023
Employment Security Department Newsletter – April 2023
Review information and resources from the Employment Security Department (ESD) April 2023 newsletter.
Apr 5, 2023
ADA Answers Your Questions on New DEA Registration Requirement Effective June 27
Effective June 27, 2023, prescribers of controlled substances, including dentists, must complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II, III, IV, and/or V) in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Mar 28, 2023
Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by April 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill three dentist seats. Apply by April 15.
Mar 22, 2023
Dental Licensure Fees Increasing June 1
The Department of Health has filed a CR-103 to increase dental licensure fees. The increase will become effective June 1, 2023.
Mar 21, 2023
ADA Receives Clarification On No Surprises Act
Dental providers and facilities are “generally required to provide uninsured patients with a good faith estimate of expected charges” unless the patient is enrolled in an excepted benefit plan or coverage such as a stand-alone dental plan, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
Mar 21, 2023
DQAC Newsletter – March 2023
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Mar 20, 2023
Washington Dental Practices Target of Rest and Meal Period Lawsuits
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. Please confirm that you are in compliance with all related requirements.
Mar 16, 2023
Legal Alert: Is Your Dental Practice in Compliance with Washington’s Rest and Meal Period Requirements?
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. This legal alert summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington state law regarding rest and meal periods applicable to the non-exempt employees in dental practices.
Mar 9, 2023
Employment Security Department Newsletter – March 2023
Review information and resources from the Employment Security Department (ESD) March 2023 newsletter.
Mar 3, 2023
Review DQAC's Proposed Anesthesia Rules
For more than three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update Washington state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA encourages members to review the proposed rules and submit questions or concerns via email or virtually at DQAC's March 10 business meeting.
Mar 3, 2023
Secretary of Health Mask Order to End April 3
Effective April 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will end the Secretary of Health Statewide Face Covering Order currently in effect for health care (including dental).
DOH Dental Profession Pages
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.
