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WA Rev Code § 18.30.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.100 - Licensing examinations.

RCW 18.30.100 Licensing examinations.The board shall administer the examinations for licensing under this chapter, subject to the following requirements:(1) Examinations shall determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of the applicant to practice denturism. The test shall include a written examination and a practical demonstration of skills.(2) Examinations shall be held at least annually.(3) The first examination shall be conducted not later than July 1, 1995.(4) The written examination shall cover the following subjects: (a) Head and oral anatomy and physiology; (b) oral pathology; (c) partial denture construction and design; (d) microbiology; (e) clinical dental technology; (f) dental laboratory technology; (g) clinical jurisprudence; (h) asepsis; (i) medical emergencies; and (j) cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(5) Upon payment of the appropriate fee, an applicant who fails either the written or practical examination may have additional opportunities to take the portion of the examination that he or she failed.The secretary may hire trained persons licensed under this chapter to prepare, administer, and grade the examinations or may contract with regional examiners who meet qualifications adopted by the board.[ 2002 c 160 § 7; 1995 c 198 § 21; 1995 c 1 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 198 §§ 18-25: See note following RCW 18.30.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.120 - Requirements determined by secretary—License content.

RCW 18.30.120 Requirements determined by secretary—License content.(1) The licensing period, administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.(2) The license shall contain, on its face, the address or addresses where the license holder will perform the denturist services.[ 1996 c 191 § 12; 1995 c 1 § 13 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.130 - License renewal.

RCW 18.30.130 License renewal.The board shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of licenses to practice denturism, but shall not increase the licensure requirements provided in this chapter. The secretary shall establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for license periods and renewals as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2013 c 171 § 5; 1996 c 191 § 13; 1995 c 198 § 23; 1995 c 1 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 198 §§ 18-25: See note following RCW 18.30.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.135 - Discipline.

RCW 18.30.135 Discipline.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of licenses, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The board shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.[ 2013 c 171 § 6; 1995 c 336 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 336 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 18.130.040.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.140 - Inactive licenses.

RCW 18.30.140 Inactive licenses.(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice denturism in this state without first activating the license.(2) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the board.(3) The provisions relating to denial, suspension, and revocation of a license are applicable to an inactive license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.[ 2002 c 160 § 8; 1995 c 198 § 24; 1995 c 1 § 15 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 198 §§ 18-25: See note following RCW 18.30.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.150 - Partnerships with dentists.

RCW 18.30.150 Partnerships with dentists.Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, a licensed denturist may enter into a partnership or other business association with a dentist, provided that such association does not impede the independent professional judgment of either party.[ 1995 c 1 § 16 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.160 - Education and training—Nonorthodontic removable oral devices and teeth whitening services.

RCW 18.30.160 Education and training—Nonorthodontic removable oral devices and teeth whitening services.Prior to providing the services mentioned in RCW 18.30.010(5) (c) and (d), a licensed denturist must provide documentation to the board that he or she received education and training on providing the services. The board must, by rule, specify the education and training necessary to provide the services mentioned in RCW 18.30.010(5) (c) and (d).[ 2013 c 172 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 172: See note following RCW 18.30.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.900 - Short title—1995 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 607).

RCW 18.30.900 Short title—1995 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 607).This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington state denturist act.[ 1995 c 1 § 17 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.002 - Findings—Purpose.

RCW 18.32.002 Findings—Purpose.The legislature finds that the health and well-being of the people of this state are of paramount importance.The legislature further finds that the conduct of members of the dental profession licensed to practice dentistry in this state plays a vital role in preserving the health and well-being of the people of the state.The legislature further finds that requiring continuing dental education for all licensed dentists in the state is an important component of providing high quality dentistry for the people of this state.The legislature further finds that there is no effective means of handling disciplinary proceedings against members of the dental profession licensed in this state when such proceedings are necessary for the protection of the public health.Therefore, the legislature declares its intention to exercise the police power of the state to protect the public health, to promote the welfare of the state, and to provide a commission to act as a disciplinary and regulatory body for the members of the dental profession licensed to practice dentistry in this state.It is the purpose of the commission established in RCW 18.32.0351 to regulate the competency and quality of professional health care providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure, continuing education, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures developed by the commission must promote the delivery of quality health care to the residents of the state.[ 1999 c 364 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 201.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.005 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.

RCW 18.32.005 Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.See chapter 18.120 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.010 - Words defined.

RCW 18.32.010 Words defined.Words used in the singular in this chapter may also be applied to the plural of the persons and things; words importing the plural may be applied to the singular; words importing the masculine gender may be extended to females also; the term "commission" used in this chapter shall mean the Washington state dental quality assurance commission; and the term "secretary" shall mean the secretary of health of the state of Washington.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 202; 1991 c 3 § 58; 1935 c 112 § 1; RRS § 10031-1.]NOTES:Number and gender: RCW 1.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.020 - Practice of dentistry defined.

RCW 18.32.020 Practice of dentistry defined.A person practices dentistry, within the meaning of this chapter, who (1) represents himself or herself as being able to diagnose, treat, remove stains and concretions from teeth, operate or prescribe for any disease, pain, injury, deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the human teeth, alveolar process, gums, or jaw, or (2) offers or undertakes by any means or methods to diagnose, treat, remove stains or concretions from teeth, operate or prescribe for any disease, pain, injury, deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the same, or take impressions of the teeth or jaw, or (3) owns, maintains, or operates an office for the practice of dentistry, or (4) engages in any of the practices included in the curricula of recognized and approved dental schools or colleges, or (5) professes to the public by any method to furnish, supply, construct, reproduce, or repair any prosthetic denture, bridge, appliance, or other structure to be worn in the human mouth.The fact that a person uses any dental degree, or designation, or any card, device, directory, poster, sign, or other media whereby he or she represents himself or herself to be a dentist, shall be prima facie evidence that such person is engaged in the practice of dentistry.X-ray diagnosis as to the method of dental practice in which the diagnosis and examination is made of the normal and abnormal structures, parts, or functions of the human teeth, the alveolar process, maxilla, mandible or soft tissues adjacent thereto, is hereby declared to be the practice of dentistry. Any person other than a regularly licensed physician or surgeon who makes any diagnosis or interpretation or explanation, or attempts to diagnose or to make any interpretation or explanation of the registered shadow or shadows of any part of the human teeth, alveolar process, maxilla, mandible or soft tissues adjacent thereto by the use of X-ray is declared to be engaged in the practice of dentistry, medicine, or surgery.The practice of dentistry includes the performance of any dental or oral and maxillofacial surgery. "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.[ 2011 c 336 § 477; 1996 c 259 § 1; 1957 c 98 § 1; 1957 c 52 § 20. Prior: (i) 1935 c 112 § 6; RRS § 10031-6. (ii) 1943 c 240 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 10031-6a.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0351 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0351 - Commission established—Membership.

RCW 18.32.0351 Commission established—Membership.The Washington state dental quality assurance commission is established, consisting of sixteen members each appointed by the governor to a four-year term. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. In appointing the initial members of the commission, it is the intent of the legislature that, to the extent possible, members of the previous boards and committees regulating these professions be appointed to the commission. Members of the commission hold office until their successors are appointed. The governor may appoint members of the initial commission to staggered terms of from one to four years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to full four-year terms. Twelve members of the commission must be dentists, two members must be expanded function dental auxiliaries licensed under chapter 18.260 RCW, and two members must be public members.[ 2007 c 269 § 16; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 204.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 269 § 16: "Section 16 of this act takes effect July 1, 2009." [ 2007 c 269 § 20.]Application—Implementation—2007 c 269: See RCW 18.260.900 and 18.260.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0353 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0353 - Commission—Removal of member—Order of removal—Vacancy.

RCW 18.32.0353 Commission—Removal of member—Order of removal—Vacancy.The governor may remove a member of the commission for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the commission has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the causes for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall forthwith send a certified copy of the order of removal and statement of causes by certified mail to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 205.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0355 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0355 - Commission—Qualifications of members.

RCW 18.32.0355 Commission—Qualifications of members.Members must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state. Dentist members must be licensed dentists in the active practice of dentistry for a period of five years before appointment. Of the twelve dentists appointed to the commission, at least four must reside and engage in the active practice of dentistry east of the summit of the Cascade mountain range. Public members of the commission may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, or have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the commission, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of health services regulated by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 206.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0357 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0357 - Commission—Duties and powers—Attorney general to advise, represent.

RCW 18.32.0357 Commission—Duties and powers—Attorney general to advise, represent.The commission shall elect officers each year. Meetings of the commission are open to the public, except the commission may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as the commission may require.A majority of the commission members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of commission business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the commission is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.The commission may appoint members of panels consisting of not less than three members. A quorum for transaction of any business shall be a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the commission.The members of the commission are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based upon its disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith as members of the commission.The commission may, whenever the workload of the commission requires, request that the secretary appoint pro tempore members. While serving as members pro tempore persons have all the powers, duties, and immunities, and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses, of the commission.The commission shall prepare or determine the nature of the examinations for applicants to practice dentistry.The commission shall establish continuing dental education requirements.The attorney general shall advise the commission and represent it in all legal proceedings.[ 1999 c 364 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 207.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0358 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0358 - Commission successor to other boards.

RCW 18.32.0358 Commission successor to other boards.The commission is the successor in interest of the board of dental examiners and the dental disciplinary board. All contracts, undertakings, agreements, rules, regulations, and policies continue in full force and effect on July 1, 1994, unless otherwise repealed or rejected by chapter 9, Laws of 1994 sp. sess. or by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 226.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0361 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0361 - Compensation of commission members.

RCW 18.32.0361 Compensation of commission members.Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Commission members shall be compensated and reimbursed for their activities in developing or administering a multistate licensing examination, as provided in this chapter.[ 1999 c 366 § 3; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 208.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0363 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0363 - Examinations—Contracts for administration—Multistate.

RCW 18.32.0363 Examinations—Contracts for administration—Multistate.The commission may contract with competent persons on a temporary basis to assist in developing or administering examinations for licensure.The commission may enter into compacts and agreements with other states and with organizations formed by several states, for the purpose of conducting multistate licensing examinations. The commission may enter into the compacts and agreements even though they would result in the examination of a candidate for a license in this state by an examiner or examiners from another state or states, and even though the compacts and agreements would result in the examination of a candidate or candidates for a license in another state or states by an examiner or examiners from this state.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 209.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.0365 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.0365 - Rules.

RCW 18.32.0365 Rules.The commission may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 210.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.039 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.039 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.32.039 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 § 17; 1986 c 259 § 34.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.040 - Requirements for licensure.

RCW 18.32.040 Requirements for licensure.The commission shall require that every applicant for a license to practice dentistry shall:(1) Present satisfactory evidence of graduation from a dental college, school, or dental department of an institution approved by the commission;(2) Submit, for the files of the commission, a recent picture duly identified and attested; and(3)(a) Pass an examination prepared or approved by and administered under the direction of the commission. The dentistry licensing examination shall consist of practical and written tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the commission determines. The commission shall set the standards for passing the examination. The secretary shall keep on file the examination papers and records of examination for at least one year. This file shall be open for inspection by the applicant or the applicant's agent unless the disclosure will compromise the examination process as determined by the commission or is exempted from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(b) The commission may accept, in lieu of all or part of the written examination required in (a) of this subsection, a certificate granted by a national or regional testing organization approved by the commission.(c) The commission shall accept, in lieu of the practical examination required in (a) of this subsection, proof that an applicant has satisfactorily completed a general practice residency, pediatric residency, or advanced education in general dentistry residency program in Washington state accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association, of at least one year's duration, in a residency program that serves predominantly low-income patients.[ 2017 c 100 § 1. Prior: 2005 c 454 § 2; 2005 c 274 § 222; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 211; 1991 c 3 § 61; 1989 c 202 § 16; 1979 c 38 § 2; 1935 c 112 § 5; RRS § 10031-5; prior: 1923 c 16 §§ 4, 5. Formerly RCW 18.32.040 and 18.32.130 through 18.32.150.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 454: See note following RCW 18.32.195.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.050 - Compensation and reimbursement for administering examination.

RCW 18.32.050 Compensation and reimbursement for administering examination.Commission members shall be compensated and reimbursed pursuant to this section for their activities in administering a multi-state licensing examination pursuant to the commission's compact or agreement with another state or states or with organizations formed by several states.[ 1995 c 198 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 212; 1984 c 287 § 30; 1979 c 38 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 34; 1967 c 188 § 2; 1957 c 52 § 23; 1953 c 93 § 3. Prior: 1935 c 112 § 11, part; RRS § 10031-11, part.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.091 - License required.

RCW 18.32.091 License required.No person, unless previously licensed to practice dentistry in this state, shall begin the practice of dentistry in this state without first applying to, and obtaining a license.[ 2017 c 320 § 5; 1987 c 150 § 18.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2017 c 320: See note following RCW 18.32.677.Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.