Dec 17, 2019
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Amended Meeting Agenda - Dec. 20
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20. Find an amended meeting agenda here.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Dec 6, 2019
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20.
Dec 6, 2019
Infection Control Rules Update
DQAC has approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
Dec 4, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Dec. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.
Nov 14, 2019
Botulinum Toxin Injections & Dermal Filler Treatments
A recent update on the use of botulinum toxin injections or dermal filler treatments in dentistry.
Nov 14, 2019
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Nov. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Nov 7, 2019
Proposed Amendments to Opioid Prescribing Rules
Comment on DQAC's proposed amendments to opioid prescribing rules by Nov. 27.
Oct 31, 2019
House Bill 1198 Implementation
Please review a message from the Department of Health regarding sexual misconduct rules (WAC 246-817-450 and 246-817-460).
Oct 23, 2019
Tobacco & Vapor 21 Begins Jan. 1, 2020
On Jan. 1, 2020, it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21.
Oct 21, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Oct. 31
As a reminder, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 3 is due by Oct. 31.
Oct 17, 2019
Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting
The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment.
Oct 17, 2019
Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
Oct 14, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.
Oct 2, 2019
From the DOH: Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Rules
Read a letter from the Department of Health clarifying opioid prescribing rules.
Sep 19, 2019
Paid Family & Medical Leave Update
The Employment Security Department (ESD) updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Employer Toolkit and launched Phase Six rulemaking.
Sep 16, 2019
Reminder: New Legislation Takes Effect Oct. 1
Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1198, concerning health provider misconduct, takes effect October 1, 2019.
Sep 4, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Sept. 13
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting & Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, September 13 in Spokane.
Aug 29, 2019
DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rule Language
DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to amend WAC 246-817-907 – Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
Aug 28, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Aug. 31
Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for quarters 1 and 2 is due by August 31.
Aug 23, 2019
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Sept. 5
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 12 PM.
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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.
