Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.260.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Close supervision" means that a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist whose patient is being treated has personally diagnosed the condition to be treated…
RCW 18.260.020 Registration or license required.
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(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant by use of any title or description without being registered by the commission as having met the standards established for registration under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under R…
RCW 18.260.030 Dental assistants—Registration.
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The commission shall issue a registration to practice as a dental assistant to any applicant who pays any applicable fees, as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250, and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, addres…
RCW 18.260.040 Dental assistants—Scope of practice.
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(1)(a) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of dental assisting services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by dental assistants.(b) In addition to the services and duties authorized by the rules adopted under (a) of this subsect…
RCW 18.260.050 Expanded function dental auxiliary—License.
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(1) The commission shall issue a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary to any applicant who:(a) Pays any applicable fees as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(b) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the appl…
RCW 18.260.060 Expanded function dental auxiliary—License—Reciprocity.
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An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed as an expanded function dental auxiliary in this state without examination if the commission determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 2007 c …
RCW 18.260.065 Registration or licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
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An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 s 14.]
RCW 18.260.070 Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice.
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(1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries.(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that …
RCW 18.260.080 Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists—Responsibilities.
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A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for:(1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and(2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that t…
RCW 18.260.090 Initial or renewal credentials—Issuance and denial.
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The commission shall issue an initial credential or renewal credential to an applicant who has met the requirements for a credential or deny an initial credential or renewal credential based upon failure to meet the requirements for a credential or unprofessional conduct or impai…
RCW 18.260.100 Examinations.
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(1) The commission may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050. The requirement that the examination be written does …
RCW 18.260.110 Limitation of chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of a dental assistant in the discharge of official duties by dental assistants in the United States federal services on federal reservations, including but not limited to the armed services, coast g…
RCW 18.260.120 Rules.
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The commission may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter.[ 2007 c 269 s 12.]
RCW 18.260.130 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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Chapter 18.130 RCW governs unregistered or unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of credentials, and the discipline of those credentialed under this chapter. The commission is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2007 c 269 s 13.]
RCW 18.260.140 Department review.
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By November 15, 2012, the department, in consultation with the commission and the dental hygiene examining committee, shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the creation of the dental assistant and expanded function dental auxiliary professions as related to:(1) Increasin…
RCW 18.260.900 Application—2007 c 269.
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(1) The provisions of this act apply to registered dental assistants effective July 1, 2008.(2) The provisions of this act apply to expanded function dental auxiliaries effective December 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 269 s 21.]
RCW 18.260.901 Implementation—2007 c 269.
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The secretary of health and the Washington state dental quality assurance commission may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 2007 c 269 s 22.]