May 9, 2019
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - May 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on May 23.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Apr 26, 2019
DQAC Educational Outreach Committee Webinar Meeting - May 2
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 2.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Feb. 1
Please consider attending the DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, February 1.
Apr 22, 2019
Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
Reminder: Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Looking for New Members
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.
Apr 22, 2019
March 1 DQAC Meetings
Attend DQAC meetings on Friday, March 1 to provide comments regarding proposed rule modifications to the following: Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.
Apr 22, 2019
Reminder: Free Infection Prevention Assessment
Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - March 22
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 22 to consider adoption of proposed changes to WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Jurisprudence Examination Committee Meeting - March 15
DQAC will hold a Jurisprudence Examination Committee webinar meeting on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - March 11
DQAC will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Monday, March 11.
Apr 22, 2019
Reminder: DQAC Member Applications Due March 30
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position. Applications are due by March 30.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - March 29
DQAC will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar/conference call meeting to discuss proposed changes to dental infection control rules on Friday, March 29.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Meetings - April 18 & 19
DQAC will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18, a business meeting on April 19, and a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on April 19.
Apr 22, 2019
Updated Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision.
Apr 22, 2019
Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC to Accept 2018 CE Following WSDA Request
DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.
Apr 22, 2019
Reminder: CE Changes Take Effect Jan. 1
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019.
Apr 22, 2019
Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2019
Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.
Apr 22, 2019
Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.
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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.
