Regulations

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

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Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

• July 1, 2022: A licensed dentist in a group practice that includes two or more dentists must be identified as a general dentist or a specialist
• Aug. 31, 2022: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement Begins 
• By License Renewal Date in 2022: Three-Hour Suicide Prevention CE Due
• By License Renewal Date in 2022 for Dentists Who Prescribe Opioids: Three-Hour Opioid Prescribing CE Due

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Recent Regulatory News

DOH Dental Profession Pages

• Dentist
• Dentist RCW & WAC
• Dentist Rules in Progress
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Assistant

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DQAC Interested Parties Email List

Get regulatory updates as they occur by subscribing to the 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.

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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.