Regulations

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

Recent Regulatory News

DQAC Updated Proposed Rule Drafts

Updated proposed rule drafts regarding dental infection control, dental administration of anesthetic agents, and specialty representation are available.
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working on rules amendments over the past several years. All proposed rules are published on the dental rules in progress web page.
 
• Dental Infection Control – Updated March 2020
• Dental Administration of Anesthetic Agents – Updated January 2020
• Specialty Representation – Updated March 2020
 
Recently adopted rules amendments are published ​here.
 
Current laws and rules can be located ​here.
 
Please review proposed rule changes. Comments may be sent to Jennifer Santiago at jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.

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DQAC Interested Parties Email List

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

Find a list of upcoming DQAC meeting dates and other information here.

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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