Reminder: Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists

Apr 22, 2019
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.
DQAC is considering rule amendments to WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision.

The proposed rule amendments update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision.

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Written comments will be accepted until February 25, 2019. To submit written comments, email Jennifer Santiago at jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.

DQAC will also hold a public hearing on March 1, 2019 at 9:35 AM to consider the adoption of the rules and accept verbal testimony. Please email Jennifer Santiago for more details.