Regulations

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

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

Recent Regulatory News

Aug 24, 2021

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Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II — Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III — Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).
Aug 12, 2021

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New Television Closed Captioning Law
Senate Bill 5027, concerning closed captioning on televisions in places of public accommodation, is now effective and impacts dentists with public television sets in their office.
Aug 9, 2021

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State Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Health Care Workers, Including Dental Offices
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a requirement for workers in private health care (including dental offices) and long-term care settings, in addition to most state workers, contractors, and volunteers, to be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021.
Jul 19, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 30 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 9, 2021

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Attention Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has filed a permanent rule regarding the SUPPORT Act that will become effective Oct. 1, 2021 and impact all Apple Health (Medicaid) providers who prescribe controlled substances.
Jun 30, 2021

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Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 28, 2021

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Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, July 8 at 12:00 PM.
Jun 16, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – June 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 15, 2021

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Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.

DOH Dental Profession Pages

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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.

Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Recent Regulatory News

Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

New Television Closed Captioning Law

State Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Health Care Workers, Including Dental Offices

DQAC Business Meeting – July 30

Attention Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – July 8

DQAC Business Meeting – June 25

Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Recent Regulatory News

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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