Regulations

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

Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Jan. 1, 2023: Job Posting Requirements
Jan. 1, 2023: Minimum Wage Increase
Jan. 1, 2023: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase
Jan. 31, 2023: Job Title Reporting Required on Q4 Unemployment Insurance Tax Reports

Recent Regulatory News

Aug 5, 2020

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Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
Aug 3, 2020

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DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Jul 31, 2020

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DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 29, 2020

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 23, 2020

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Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Jul 15, 2020

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, July 23.
Jul 8, 2020

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DQAC Business Meeting - July 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 27, 2020

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - June 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Tuesday, June 30.
Jun 25, 2020

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DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on Wednesday, July 8.
Jun 25, 2020

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Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday
Beginning Friday, June 26, the use of face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public setting is required in the state of Washington.

DOH Dental Profession Pages

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 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

Update on Temporary Practice Permits

DOH E-Prescribing Survey

DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23

DQAC Business Meeting - July 17

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - June 30

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - July 8

Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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Regulations

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

Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Recent Regulatory News

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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