Regulations

Apr 27, 2022

Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – May 20

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.

Apr 14, 2022

ADA Prioritizes 2022 Advocacy Issues

Dental insurance and student debt reform. Improving Medicaid. Health equity.​ Explore some of the top issues the ADA is advocating for in 2022.

Apr 12, 2022

2022 Legislative Session Summary

WSDA tracked several bills this session concerning dental-specific issues, health care, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.

Apr 5, 2022

Updates for Employers: Unemployment Insurance Relief, Paid Leave & Standard Occupational Classification Reporting

Learn more about updates to unemployment insurance relief, Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program reporting, and standard occupational classification reporting.

Mar 9, 2022

Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – April 8

The Board of Denturists will convene a special topics committee on Friday, April 8 at 4:00 PM to begin rulemaking regarding the placement of prefabricated abutments.

Mar 7, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – March 11

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 AM.

Mar 4, 2022

Indoor Mask Mandate to End March 12 – What Does This Mean for Dental Offices?

Updated: Governor Inslee announced that starting March 12, 2022, the statewide mask requirement will be lifted in most indoor spaces. Masks will still be required in health care facilities such as hospitals, long term care settings, and dental offices.

Mar 1, 2022

Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by March 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill three dentist seats on the Commission. Apply by March 30.

Feb 17, 2022

Ergonomics Bill Passes the House – What You Need to Know About HB 1837

House Bill 1837 (HB 1837), introduced this legislative session, would restore the Department Labor and Industries’ (L&I) ability to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics through rulemaking.

Feb 17, 2022

2022 Legislative Session Update

With the 2022 legislative session having passed the halfway mark, WSDA continues to track several bills concerning health care, public health, small business matters, and much more.

Feb 14, 2022

Reminder: Health Emergency Labor Standards Act in Effect

In 2021, Washington passed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) which includes, among other things, notification requirements for health care facilities when a public health emergency is declared by either the President of the United States or by the Governor of Washington.

Feb 3, 2022

How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session

Due to the pandemic, the upcoming 2022 legislative session (starting Jan. 10) will be mostly virtual. Even in a virtual format, it is important to be engaged and informed on issues that may impact your profession, your practice, and your patients.

Feb 3, 2022

Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update

Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.

Feb 3, 2022

ADA Q&A Covers Impact of the No Surprises Act

The ADA received questions from members about the No Surprises Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2022, and its implications for dental practices.

Feb 3, 2022

Attention: Long-Term Care Program Delay

Governor Inslee and Democratic Leadership announced today that the implementation of the Long-term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program will be paused for the time being. Originally set to become effective Jan. 1, 2022, the delay of the program means that employers can also delay assessing the .58% premium on employee wages.

Feb 1, 2022

Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission by March 30

The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC). Apply by March 30.

Jan 19, 2022

Regulatory Update – January 2022

Learn more about modifications to dentist continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.

Jan 14, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 PM.

Jan 14, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 21

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 AM.

Dec 21, 2021

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 14

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 14 at 2:30 PM.