Nov 21, 2022
Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing Date – Jan. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Nov 17, 2022
Public Meeting: Proposed Fee Changes for Dentists, Dental Assistants, EFDAs & Dental Anesthesia Assistants
The Department of Health will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6 to discuss fee changes for several professions, including for dentists, dental assistants, EFDAs, and dental anesthesia assistants.
Nov 15, 2022
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Nov. 16
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 12:00 PM.
Nov 1, 2022
L&I: Time to Update Your Required Job Safety and Health Law Poster
L&I recently completed rulemaking to increase worker protection from discrimination. To be consistent with these rule changes, L&I updated the required Job Safety and Health Law poster.
Nov 1, 2022
Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase.
Oct 27, 2022
Updated COVID-19 Requirements for Health Care Settings
As of Oct. 27, 2022, several emergency proclamations related to health care will be rescinded, and as of Oct. 31, 2022, all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and the state of emergency will come to an end. Some requirements from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and the Department of Health (DOH) will remain in place for health care settings.
Oct 26, 2022
Proposed Dental Licensing Fee Increase
The Department of Health is planning to propose changes to initial and renewal licensing fees.
Oct 25, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 26
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM.
Oct 25, 2022
Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Oct. 28
The Board of Denturists will meet Friday, Oct. 28 at 12:00 PM and will hear an update regarding rule language for the placement of prefabricated abutments, which may include deciding on proposed language from the rules workshops that have been conducted.
Oct 14, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Oct. 21.
Oct 10, 2022
2023 Minimum Wage Increase
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.
Sep 27, 2022
Submit Comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Sept. 30
WSDA encourages members to submit comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Friday, Sept. 30. The Compact would allow dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one Compact member state to more easily obtain licensure in another Compact member state, creating reciprocity among participant states and reducing the barriers to licensure portability and employment.
Sep 20, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Sept. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:00 PM.
Sep 13, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – Sept. 23
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 PM.
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – Sept. 16
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – June 3
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Aug 26, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 9
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 9.
Aug 26, 2022
Effective Aug. 31: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Aug 16, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Meeting and Rules Workshop – August 26
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting and rule workshop is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 15, 2022
HCA Releases Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has released the Washington State Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers, a resource for health care providers required to be compliant with HIPAA and other state laws.
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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.
