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WA Rev Code § 18.32.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.100 - Applications.

RCW 18.32.100 Applications.The applicant for a dentistry license shall file an application on a form furnished by the secretary, stating the applicant's name, age, place of residence, the name of the school or schools attended by the applicant, the period of such attendance, the date of the applicant's graduation, whether the applicant has ever been the subject of any disciplinary action related to the practice of dentistry, and shall include a statement of all of the applicant's dental activities. This shall include any other information deemed necessary by the commission.The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall be accompanied by proof of the applicant's school attendance and graduation.[ 2015 c 72 § 8; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 213; 1991 c 3 § 62; 1989 c 202 § 18; 1957 c 52 § 28; 1953 c 93 § 4; 1951 c 130 § 2; 1941 c 92 § 2; 1935 c 112 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10031-4, part. Prior: 1923 c 16 §§ 2, 3, 6, 7; 1901 c 152 § 1; 1893 c 55 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.110 - Application fee.

RCW 18.32.110 Application fee.Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 14; 1991 c 3 § 63; 1989 c 202 § 19; 1985 c 7 § 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 27; 1969 c 49 § 1; 1957 c 52 § 29. Prior: 1941 c 92 § 2, part; 1935 c 112 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10031-4, part.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.160 - Licenses—Who shall sign.

RCW 18.32.160 Licenses—Who shall sign.All licenses issued by the secretary on behalf of the commission shall be signed by the secretary or chairperson and secretary of the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 215; 1991 c 3 § 65; 1989 c 202 § 21; 1951 c 130 § 3; 1935 c 112 § 17; RRS § 10031-17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.170 - Duplicate licenses—Fee.

RCW 18.32.170 Duplicate licenses—Fee.A fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 shall be charged for every duplicate license issued by the secretary.[ 1996 c 191 § 15; 1991 c 3 § 66; 1985 c 7 § 25; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 29; 1957 c 52 § 25. Prior: 1935 c 112 § 11, part; RRS § 10031-11, part.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.180 - License renewal.

RCW 18.32.180 License renewal.Every person licensed to practice dentistry in this state shall renew his or her license and comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, continuing education requirements, and fees as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the applicant to be licensed without examination, and with or without conditions, if it is satisfied that the applicant meets all the requirements for licensure in this state and is competent to engage in the practice of dentistry.[ 1999 c 364 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 16; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 216; 1991 c 3 § 67; 1989 c 202 § 22; 1985 c 7 § 26; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 30; 1969 c 49 § 3; 1951 c 130 § 4; 1935 c 112 § 24; RRS § 10031-24.]NOTES:Application—1999 c 364: "The continuing education requirements of RCW 18.32.180 apply to licenses renewed after July 1, 2001." [ 1999 c 364 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.185 - Inactive license status.

RCW 18.32.185 Inactive license status.The commission may adopt rules under this section authorizing an inactive license status.(1) An individual licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license must not practice dentistry in this state without first activating the license.(2) The inactive renewal fee must be established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. Failure to renew an inactive license shall result in cancellation of the inactive license in the same manner as an active license.(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the commission.(4) Provisions relating to disciplinary action against a person with a license are applicable to a person with an inactive license, except that when disciplinary proceedings against a person with an inactive license have been initiated, the license will remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.[ 1996 c 187 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.190 - Licenses display—Notification of address.

RCW 18.32.190 Licenses display—Notification of address.Every person who engages in the practice of dentistry in this state shall cause his or her license to be, at all times, displayed in a conspicuous place, in his or her office wherein he or she shall practice such profession, and shall further, whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of the commission, or its authorized agent, and to the secretary or his or her authorized agent. Every licensee shall notify the secretary of the address or addresses, and of every change thereof, where the licensee shall engage in the practice of dentistry.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 217; 1991 c 3 § 68; 1981 c 277 § 7; 1935 c 112 § 7; RRS § 10031-7. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 15; 1893 c 55 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.215 - Licensure without examination—Licensed in another state.

RCW 18.32.215 Licensure without examination—Licensed in another state.(1) An applicant holding a valid license and currently engaged in practice in another state may be granted a license without examination required by this chapter, on the payment of any required fees, if the applicant:(a) Is a graduate of a dental college, school, or dental department of an institution approved by the commission under RCW 18.32.040(1); or(b)(i) Has practiced in another state for at least four years; and(ii) Has completed a one-year postdoctoral residency approved by the commission. The residency may have been completed outside Washington.(2) The commission may also require the applicant to: (a) File with the commission documentation certifying the applicant is licensed to practice in another state; and (b) provide information as the commission deems necessary pertaining to the conditions and criteria of the Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, and to demonstrate to the commission a knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of dentistry.[ 2008 c 147 § 1; 2003 c 57 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 219; 1989 c 202 § 30.]NOTES:Finding—2003 c 57: "The legislature finds and declares that access to dental care is severely hampered by a critical and emergent shortage of dental providers in Washington state. Dental disease is an epidemic among poor children, the elderly, the disabled, and anyone who does not have access to adequate dental care. Dental decay is worsening among children under four years of age, with forty-one percent of the state's head start children needing treatment for dental decay. The lack of qualified dentists poses a serious and compelling threat to the oral health of the people of this state.Shortages are also due to licensing restrictions that have discouraged qualified dentists from coming into this state. Increasing the number of dentists from other states and from military service would enable retiring dentists in this state to sell their practices to other qualified practitioners." [ 2003 c 57 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.220 - Certificate available for dentists going out-of-state.

RCW 18.32.220 Certificate available for dentists going out-of-state.Anyone who is a licensed dentist in the state of Washington who desires to change residence to another state or territory, shall, upon application to the secretary and payment of a fee as determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, receive a certificate over the signature of the secretary or his or her designee, which shall attest to the facts mentioned in this section, and giving the date upon which the dentist was licensed.[ 1996 c 191 § 17; 1991 c 3 § 70; 1989 c 202 § 23; 1935 c 112 § 14; RRS § 10031-14. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 112 § 15; RRS § 10031-15, now codified as RCW 18.32.225.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.222 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.222 - Commission report—Foreign-trained dentists—Licensure.

RCW 18.32.222 Commission report—Foreign-trained dentists—Licensure.By November 15, 2009, the commission shall report to the governor and the legislature with recommendations for appropriate standards for issuing a license to a foreign-trained dentist. The recommendations shall consider the balance between maintaining assurances that Washington's dental professionals are well-qualified and planning for an adequate supply of dentists to meet the future needs of Washington's diverse urban and rural communities. In addition to considering the use of standards established by accreditation organizations, the recommendations shall consider other options to reduce barriers to licensure.[ 2008 c 147 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.226 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.226 - Community-based sealant programs in schools.

RCW 18.32.226 Community-based sealant programs in schools.(1) For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental assistant working as of April 19, 2001, under the supervision of a licensed dentist may apply sealants and fluoride varnishes under the general supervision of a dentist in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program.(2) For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, dental assistants who are school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650 may apply sealants and fluoride varnishes under the general supervision of a dentist in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools.[ 2001 c 93 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2001 c 93: See notes following RCW 43.70.650.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.390 - Penalty—General.

RCW 18.32.390 Penalty—General.Any person who violates any of the provisions of the chapter for which no specific penalty has been provided herein, shall be subject to prosecution before any court of competent jurisdiction, and shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1986 c 259 § 38; 1935 c 112 § 16; RRS § 10031-16. Prior: 1901 c 152 § 4; 1893 c 55 § 8.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.530 - "Unprofessional conduct."

RCW 18.32.530 "Unprofessional conduct."In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the term "unprofessional conduct" as used in RCW 18.32.530 through 18.32.755 includes gross, willful, or continued overcharging for professional services.[ 1989 c 202 § 26; 1986 c 259 § 41; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 3.]NOTES:Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: See note following RCW 18.32.665.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Violation of chapter 69.50 RCW, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act—Suspension of license: RCW 69.50.413.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.533 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.533 - Unprofessional conduct—Abrogation of copayment provisions.

RCW 18.32.533 Unprofessional conduct—Abrogation of copayment provisions.It is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW for a dentist to abrogate the copayment provisions of a contract by accepting the payment received from a third party payer as full payment.[ 1985 c 202 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.534 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.534 - Impaired dentist program—Content—License surcharge.

RCW 18.32.534 Impaired dentist program—Content—License surcharge.(1) To implement an impaired dentist program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the commission shall enter into a contract with a voluntary substance abuse monitoring program. The impaired dentist program may include any or all of the following:(a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs;(b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source;(c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment;(d) Referring impaired dentists to treatment programs;(e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired dentists including those ordered by the commission;(f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired dentists; and(g) Performing other related activities as determined by the commission.(2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of up to fifty dollars on each license issuance or renewal to be collected by the department of health from every dentist licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW. These moneys shall be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for the implementation of the impaired dentist program.[ 2013 c 129 § 1; 1999 c 179 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 220; 1991 c 3 § 72; 1989 c 125 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.640 - Rules—Administration of sedation and general anesthesia.

RCW 18.32.640 Rules—Administration of sedation and general anesthesia.(1) The commission may adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out this chapter.(2) The commission may adopt rules governing administration of sedation and general anesthesia by persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training, education, equipment, and the issuance of any permits, certificates, or registration as required.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 221; 1988 c 217 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 42; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 14.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.655 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.655 - Commission—Supervision of records—Rules.

RCW 18.32.655 Commission—Supervision of records—Rules.The commission shall:(1) Require licensed dentists to keep and maintain a copy of each laboratory referral instruction, describing detailed services rendered, for a period to be determined by the commission but not more than three years, and may require the production of all such records for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives; and(2) Adopt reasonable rules requiring licensed dentists to make, maintain, and produce for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives such other records as may be reasonable and proper in the performance of its duties and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 222; 1986 c 259 § 35; 1953 c 93 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.32.085.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.665 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.665 - Advertising—False—Credit terms.

RCW 18.32.665 Advertising—False—Credit terms.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to publish, directly or indirectly, or circulate any fraudulent, false, or misleading statements within the state of Washington as to the skill or method of practice of any person or operator; or in any way to advertise in print any matter with a view of deceiving the public, or in any way that will tend to deceive or defraud the public; or to claim superiority over neighboring dental practitioners; or to publish reports of cases or certificates of same in any public advertising media; or to advertise as using any anesthetic, drug, formula, medicine, which is either falsely advertised or misnamed; or to employ "capper" or "steerers" to obtain patronage; and any person committing any offense against any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subjected to such penalties as are provided in this chapter: PROVIDED, That any person licensed under this chapter may announce credit, terms of credit or installment payments that may be made at periodical intervals to apply on account of any dental service rendered. The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the intent of this section.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 223; 1986 c 259 § 36; 1935 c 112 § 20; RRS § 10031-20. Formerly RCW 18.32.290.]NOTES:Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: "The repeal of RCW 18.32.090 and 18.32.550 and the amendment of RCW 18.32.290, 18.32.360, and 18.32.530 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 259 § 44.]Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.False advertising: RCW 9.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.683 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.683 - Patient abandonment.

RCW 18.32.683 Patient abandonment.(1) The attending dentist, without reasonable cause, must not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current procedure for a patient. If the dentist chooses to withdraw responsibility for a patient of record, the dentist shall:(a) Advise the patient that termination of treatment is contemplated and that another dentist should be sought to complete the current procedure and for future care; and(b) Advise the patient that the dentist will remain reasonably available under the circumstances for up to fifteen days from the date of such notice to render emergency care related to that current procedure.(2) If a dentist provides dental services as an employee or contractor of another dentist or an entity authorized to render dental services pursuant to chapter 18.100, 25.05, or 25.15 RCW or to operate a dental office pursuant to RCW 18.32.675(1), the other dentist or entity shall be responsible for the continuing treatment of patients and a dentist who ceases to be an employee or contractor of such other dentist or entity is not deemed to have abandoned any patient, and is not obligated to advise any patient as provided in this section, with respect to which the continuing treatment responsibility is retained by the other dentist or entity. If an entity is responsible for the continuing treatment of patients, any licensed dentist who is the owner of the entity is considered the attending dentist responsible for ensuring compliance by the entity with this section.(3) A dental practice owner who is discontinuing a dental practice or moving a dental practice to a new location must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, or must make reasonable arrangements for the transfer of the patient records of active patients of the dental practice, or copies of the records, to a licensed dentist or professional entity, or at the written request of any patient, transfer of the patient's records, or copies of the records, to the patient. An unlicensed person or entity shall not intentionally prevent a dental practice owner from complying with this subsection.[ 2017 c 320 § 4.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2017 c 320: See note following RCW 18.32.677.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.685 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.685 - Prescriptions—Filled by druggists.

RCW 18.32.685 Prescriptions—Filled by druggists.Registered pharmacists of this state may fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists of this state for any drug necessary in the practice of dentistry.[ 1935 c 112 § 26; RRS § 10031-26. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 24. Formerly RCW 18.32.320.]NOTES:Pharmacists: Chapter 18.64 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.695 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.695 - Identification of new dental prostheses.

RCW 18.32.695 Identification of new dental prostheses.Every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis fabricated by a dentist licensed under this chapter, or fabricated pursuant to the dentist's work order or under the dentist's direction or supervision, shall be marked with the name of the patient for whom the prosthesis is intended. The markings shall be done during fabrication and shall be permanent, legible, and cosmetically acceptable. The exact location of the markings and the methods used to apply or implant them shall be determined by the dentist or dental laboratory fabricating the prosthesis. If, in the professional judgment of the dentist or dental laboratory, this identification is not practical, identification shall be provided as follows:(1) The initials of the patient may be shown alone, if use of the name of the patient is impracticable; or(2) The identification marks may be omitted in their entirety if none of the forms of identification specified in subsection (1) of this section is practicable or clinically safe.[ 1987 c 252 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.32.322.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 252: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1987 c 252 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.705 - Identification of previously fabricated prostheses.

RCW 18.32.705 Identification of previously fabricated prostheses.Any removable prosthesis in existence before July 26, 1987, that was not marked in accordance with RCW 18.32.695 at the time of its fabrication, shall be so marked at the time of any subsequent rebasing.[ 1987 c 252 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.32.324.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.715 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.715 - Identification of dental prostheses—Violation.

RCW 18.32.715 Identification of dental prostheses—Violation.Failure of any dentist to comply with RCW 18.32.695 and 18.32.705 is a violation for which the dentist may be subject to proceedings if the dentist is charged with the violation within two years of initial insertion of the dental prosthetic device.[ 1987 c 252 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.32.328.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.725 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.725 - Sanitary regulations.

RCW 18.32.725 Sanitary regulations.It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of dentistry or who shall own, operate, or manage any dental office to keep said office and dental equipment in a thoroughly clean and sanitary condition.[ 1935 c 112 § 27; RRS § 10031-27. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 25. Formerly RCW 18.32.330.]