Regulations

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

Recent Regulatory News

Reminder: Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists

DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
DQAC is considering rule amendments to WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision.

The proposed rule amendments update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision.

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Written comments will be accepted until February 25, 2019. To submit written comments, email Jennifer Santiago at jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.

DQAC will also hold a public hearing on March 1, 2019 at 9:35 AM to consider the adoption of the rules and accept verbal testimony. Please email Jennifer Santiago for more details.

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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.
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