Regulations

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Recent Regulatory News

Aug 28, 2020

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Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Aug 21, 2020

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Repeal of AIDS Education and Training from Registration, Certification, and Licensure Requirements
Aug 21, 2020

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WAC 246-817-120 Examination Content for Dentist Licensure
Aug 19, 2020

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DQAC Newsletter – July 2020
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Aug 7, 2020

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.
Aug 5, 2020

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Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
Aug 3, 2020

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DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Jul 31, 2020

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DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 29, 2020

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 23, 2020

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Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

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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 Director of Government Affairs Emily Lovell at emily@wsda.org.

Regulations

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

Recent Regulatory News

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement

Repeal of AIDS Education and Training from Registration, Certification, and Licensure Requirements

WAC 246-817-120 Examination Content for Dentist Licensure

DQAC Newsletter – July 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20

Update on Temporary Practice Permits

DOH E-Prescribing Survey

DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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