Apr 27, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – April 29
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 29 at 8:30 AM.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Apr 27, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – May 20
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments.
Apr 14, 2022
ADA Prioritizes 2022 Advocacy Issues
Dental insurance and student debt reform. Improving Medicaid. Health equity. Explore some of the top issues the ADA is advocating for in 2022.
Apr 12, 2022
2022 Legislative Session Summary
WSDA tracked several bills this session concerning dental-specific issues, health care, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Apr 5, 2022
Updates for Employers: Unemployment Insurance Relief, Paid Leave & Standard Occupational Classification Reporting
Learn more about updates to unemployment insurance relief, Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program reporting, and standard occupational classification reporting.
Mar 9, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – April 8
The Board of Denturists will convene a special topics committee on Friday, April 8 at 4:00 PM to begin rulemaking regarding the placement of prefabricated abutments.
Mar 7, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – March 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 AM.
Mar 4, 2022
Indoor Mask Mandate to End March 12 – What Does This Mean for Dental Offices?
Updated: Governor Inslee announced that starting March 12, 2022, the statewide mask requirement will be lifted in most indoor spaces. Masks will still be required in health care facilities such as hospitals, long term care settings, and dental offices.
Mar 1, 2022
Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by March 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill three dentist seats on the Commission. Apply by March 30.
Feb 17, 2022
Ergonomics Bill Passes the House – What You Need to Know About HB 1837
House Bill 1837 (HB 1837), introduced this legislative session, would restore the Department Labor and Industries’ (L&I) ability to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics through rulemaking.
Feb 17, 2022
2022 Legislative Session Update
With the 2022 legislative session having passed the halfway mark, WSDA continues to track several bills concerning health care, public health, small business matters, and much more.
Feb 14, 2022
Reminder: Health Emergency Labor Standards Act in Effect
In 2021, Washington passed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) which includes, among other things, notification requirements for health care facilities when a public health emergency is declared by either the President of the United States or by the Governor of Washington.
Feb 3, 2022
How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session
Due to the pandemic, the upcoming 2022 legislative session (starting Jan. 10) will be mostly virtual. Even in a virtual format, it is important to be engaged and informed on issues that may impact your profession, your practice, and your patients.
Feb 3, 2022
Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update
Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.
Feb 3, 2022
ADA Q&A Covers Impact of the No Surprises Act
The ADA received questions from members about the No Surprises Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2022, and its implications for dental practices.
Feb 3, 2022
Attention: Long-Term Care Program Delay
Governor Inslee and Democratic Leadership announced today that the implementation of the Long-term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program will be paused for the time being. Originally set to become effective Jan. 1, 2022, the delay of the program means that employers can also delay assessing the .58% premium on employee wages.
Feb 1, 2022
Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission by March 30
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC). Apply by March 30.
Jan 19, 2022
Regulatory Update – January 2022
Learn more about modifications to dentist continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Jan. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 AM.
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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.
