Dec 8, 2023
DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - December 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 PM.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Dec 7, 2023
DQAC Newsletter - November 2023
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Dec 5, 2023
New ADA Standards & Technical Reports Available for Comment
New standards and technical reports are available for comment from the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products.
Nov 30, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting - December 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM.
Nov 28, 2023
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee - December 5
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Anesthesia Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:00 PM.
Nov 20, 2023
DQAC Dental School Faculty Licensure Rule Hearing
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rule hearing on January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Nov 8, 2023
Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due
As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.
Nov 8, 2023
Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due
As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.
Nov 6, 2023
Reminder: Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Oct 16, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting - October 27
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.
Sep 29, 2023
Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Sep 29, 2023
ADA: Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms
Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office.
Sep 23, 2023
New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce
New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.
Sep 23, 2023
ADA: Take Action Today to Advance Dental Workforce Legislation
Urge your Senators to support the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a bill that would ensure that many of these workforce programs are able to continue.
Sep 20, 2023
DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - September 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on September 28 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 28, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting - September 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.
Aug 17, 2023
DQAC Rule Modification: WAC 246-817-150 Faculty at School of Dentistry
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has filed a CR-101 to begin modifying the rules for faculty dental licensure.
Aug 16, 2023
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - August 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Continuing Competency Committee will meet on August 22 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 14, 2023
Proposed Anesthesia Rules: Submit Feedback Today
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA has concerns with several sections of the proposed rules. If you share these concerns, please take a brief moment to send a pre-drafted message to DQAC.
Aug 11, 2023
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - August 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Collaboration Committee will meet on August 14 at 1:00 PM.
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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.
