114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.
RCW 18.265.005 Finding—Intent.
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The legislature finds that good oral health is an integral piece of overall health and well-being. Without treatment, dental disease compromises overall health and requires increasingly costly interventions. However, most dental disease can be prevented at little cost through rou…
RCW 18.265.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Close supervision of a dentist" means that a supervising dentist: (a) Has personally examined and diagnosed the patient and has personally authorized the procedures t…
RCW 18.265.020 License required—Liability insurance.
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No person may practice dental therapy or represent himself or herself as a dental therapist without being licensed by the department under this chapter. Every person licensed to practice dental therapy in this state shall renew their license and comply with administrative procedu…
RCW 18.265.030 Licensing requirements.
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(1) The department shall issue a license to practice as a dental therapist to any applicant who: (a) Pays any applicable fees established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250; (b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, successfully completes a dental …