Regulations

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DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8:30 AM.

DQAC Business Meeting

Friday, Jan. 22
8:30 AM
Webinar

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Topics for rules discussion include:

  • Examination content emergency rule update
  • COVID-19 vaccination and screening delegation emergency rule update
  • Specialty representation update
  • Continuing education
  • Dental infection control rules
  • AIDS education and training repeal rules

In addition, the Dental Collaboration Committee will discuss the definition of removable, the Dental Infection Control Committee will review for approval FAQs regarding infection control rules and updated investigator infection control inspection checklist, the Dental Anesthesia Committee will discuss WAC 246-817-701 through 790, dental anesthesia rules update, and the Commission will review for approval a letter for use if multiple COVID-19 complaints are received.

Please send written comments to DQAC at dental@doh.wa.gov.

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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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