Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices
Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Mar 24, 2020
Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA
This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."
Mar 24, 2020
Advocating for Economic Relief
WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.
Mar 19, 2020
Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process
Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.
Mar 11, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Cancellations
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.
Feb 24, 2020
A Message from OSAP Regarding Single-Use Disposable Facemasks
A message from the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) regarding CDC guidance for single-use disposable facemasks.
Feb 24, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Meetings
View details for several upcoming Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) meetings.
Feb 21, 2020
Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - March 2
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on Monday, March 2.
Feb 13, 2020
Dentist Opioid Prescribing Resources
New opioid prescribing checklists are now available on the DQAC website.
Feb 12, 2020
Fewer Businesses Impacted Under New B&O Tax
Businesses with an annual gross income of less than $1 million will not be subject to the increased tax rate.
Feb 11, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Meeting - Feb. 13
DQAC will hold its Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Feb 7, 2020
An EFDA in the Office — What Does That Mean?
Is an expanded function dental auxiliary a good thing for your office? Learn more about EFDAs in this article provided by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.
Jan 6, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Committee Meetings - Jan. 16 & 17
Review agendas for upcoming DQAC Dental Infection Control & Dental Anesthesia Committee meetings.
Jan 3, 2020
New Laws & Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2020
New laws and regulations taking effect include a B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & the start of Paid Family and Medical Leave program employee benefit utilization.
Jan 3, 2020
Reminder: New Laws & Regulations Effective Jan. 1
New laws & regulations effective Jan. 1: B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & start of PFML program employee benefit utilization.
Jan 2, 2020
Reminder: Register for Dental Action Day
Join member dentists from across the state on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Dec 23, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting and Employee Benefits
Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 4 is due by Jan. 31. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave through either the state plan or a voluntary plan.
Dec 23, 2019
2020 DQAC Meeting Dates
Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.
Dec 19, 2019
Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021
Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Dec 18, 2019
Amalgam Separator Update
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.
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DQAC Interested Parties Email List
Get regulatory updates as they occur by subscribing to the DQAC interested parties email list.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.
