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WA Rev Code § 18.29.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.110 - Dental hygiene examining committee—Generally.

RCW 18.29.110 Dental hygiene examining committee—Generally.There shall be a dental hygiene examining committee consisting of four practicing dental hygienists and one public member appointed by the secretary, to be known as the Washington dental hygiene examining committee. Each dental hygiene member shall be licensed and have been actively practicing dental hygiene for a period of not less than five years immediately before appointment and shall not be connected with any dental hygiene school. The public member shall not be connected with any dental hygiene program or engaged in any practice or business related to dental hygiene. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the secretary to prepare and conduct examinations for dental hygiene licensure. Members shall be appointed to serve for terms of three years from October 1 of the year in which they are appointed. Terms of the members shall be staggered. Each member shall hold office for the term of his or her appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Any member of the committee may be removed by the secretary for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance, or misfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges against him or her and sufficient opportunity to be heard thereon. Members of the committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2019 c 111 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 51; 1989 c 202 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.120 - Examinations—Secretary's authority—Consultation with examining authority.

RCW 18.29.120 Examinations—Secretary's authority—Consultation with examining authority.The secretary in consultation with the Washington dental hygiene examining committee shall:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to prepare and conduct examinations for dental hygiene licensure;(2) Require an applicant for licensure to pass an examination consisting of written and practical tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the committee determines;(3) Set the standards for passage of the examination;(4) Administer at least two examinations each calendar year. Additional examinations may be given as necessary; and(5) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.[ 1995 c 198 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 52; 1989 c 202 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.130 - Secretary's authority—Generally—Continuing education.

RCW 18.29.130 Secretary's authority—Generally—Continuing education.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a license to any applicant who has met the education and examination requirements for licensure and deny a license to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for licensure. Proceedings concerning the denial of licenses based on unprofessional conduct or impaired practice shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;(4) Employ clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter and hire individuals, including those licensed under this chapter, to serve as examiners or consultants as necessary to implement and administer this chapter;(5) Maintain the official departmental record of all applicants and licensees;(6) Establish, by rule, the minimum education requirements for licensure, including but not limited to approval of educational programs; and(7) Establish and implement by rule a continuing education program.[ 1991 c 3 § 53; 1989 c 202 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.140 - Approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.29.140 Approval of educational programs.The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of educational programs and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to report to the secretary information necessary for the secretary to evaluate the educational programs. The secretary may establish a fee for educational program evaluation. The fee shall be set to defray the administrative costs for evaluating the educational program, including, but not limited to, costs for site evaluation.[ 1991 c 3 § 54; 1989 c 202 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.150 - Examinations.

RCW 18.29.150 Examinations.(1) The secretary shall establish the date and location of the examination. Applicants who meet the education requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.(2) The examination shall contain subjects appropriate to the scope of practice and on laws in the state of Washington regulating dental hygiene practice.(3) The committee shall establish by rule the requirements for a reexamination if the applicant has failed the examination.(4) The committee may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.[ 1991 c 3 § 55; 1989 c 202 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.160 - Immunity.

RCW 18.29.160 Immunity.The secretary, members of the committee, and individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any acts performed in the course of their duties.[ 1991 c 3 § 56; 1989 c 202 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.170 - Committee meetings—Quorum—Effect of vacancy.

RCW 18.29.170 Committee meetings—Quorum—Effect of vacancy.The committee shall meet at least once a year and at such times as may be necessary for the transaction of business.A majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum.A vacancy in the committee membership shall not impair the right of the remaining members of the committee to exercise any power or to perform any duty of the committee, so long as the power is exercised or the duty performed by a quorum of the committee.[ 1989 c 202 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.180 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 18.29.180 Exemptions from chapter.The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of this chapter:(1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs;(2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors;(3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW; and(4) The performance of dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.[ 2017 c 5 § 4; 2004 c 262 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 57; 1989 c 202 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.29.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.210 - Rules.

RCW 18.29.210 Rules.The secretary in consultation with the dental hygiene examining committee shall develop rules and definitions to implement this chapter.[ 1993 c 323 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.29.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.220 - Community-based sealant programs in schools.

RCW 18.29.220 Community-based sealant programs in schools.For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools:(1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or(2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650.[ 2019 c 111 § 4; 2009 c 321 § 2; 2007 c 270 § 2; 2001 c 93 § 3.]NOTES:Report—Effective date—2009 c 321: See notes following RCW 18.29.056.Report—2007 c 270: See note following RCW 18.29.056.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2001 c 93: See notes following RCW 43.70.650.
WA Rev Code § 18.29.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.230 - Services at senior centers and community-based sealant programs—Dental hygienist duties.

RCW 18.29.230 Services at senior centers and community-based sealant programs—Dental hygienist duties.A dental hygienist participating in a program under RCW 18.29.056 that involves providing services at senior centers, as defined in RCW 18.29.056, or under RCW 18.29.220 that involves removing deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in a community-based sealant program must:(1) Provide the patient or, if the patient is a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the patient, if reasonably available, with written information that includes at least the following:(a) A notice that the treatment being given under the program is not a comprehensive oral health care service, but is provided as a preventive service only; and(b) A recommendation that the patient should be examined by a licensed dentist for comprehensive oral health care services; and(2) Assist the patient in obtaining a referral for further dental planning and treatment, including providing a written description of methods and sources by which a patient may obtain a referral, if needed, to a dentist, and a list of licensed dentists in the community. Written information should be provided to the parent on the potential needs of the patient.[ 2007 c 270 § 3.]NOTES:Report—2007 c 270: See note following RCW 18.29.056.
WA Rev Code § 18.29.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.|18.29.900 - Construction—1923 c 16.

RCW 18.29.900 Construction—1923 c 16.Words used in this chapter importing the singular number may also be applied to the plural of persons and things. Words importing the plural may be applied to the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may be extended to females also.[ 1923 c 16 § 37.]NOTES:Number and gender: RCW 1.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.30.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.005 - Finding, intent.

RCW 18.30.005 Finding, intent.The state of Washington finds that to realize the state's current statutory policy of regulating health professions at the least restrictive level consistent with the public interest, a program of licensure for denturists should be established. The intent of the legislature is to help assure the public's health, provide a mechanism for consumer protection, and offer cost-effective alternatives for denture care services and products to individual consumers and the state.[ 1995 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.30.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Board" means the Washington state board of denturists.(2) "Denture" means a removable full or partial upper or lower dental appliance to be worn in the mouth to replace missing natural teeth.(3) "Denturist" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of denturism.(4) "Department" means the department of health.(5) "Practice of denturism" means:(a) Making, placing, constructing, altering, reproducing, or repairing a denture; (b) Taking impressions and furnishing or supplying a denture directly to a person or advising the use of a denture, and maintaining a facility for the same;(c) Making, placing, constructing, altering, reproducing, or repairing the following nonorthodontic removable oral devices, excluding devices intended to treat obstructive sleep apnea or to treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction, where accompanied by written encouragement to have regular dental checkups with a licensed dentist:(i) Bruxism devices;(ii) Sports mouth guards;(iii) Removable cosmetic appliances, regardless of whether the patient is missing teeth; and(iv) Snoring devices, only after a physician has ruled out snoring associated with sleep breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea; and(d) Providing teeth whitening services, including fabricating whitening trays, providing whitening solutions determined to be safe for public use, and providing required follow-up care and instructions for use of the trays and solutions at home.(6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2013 c 172 § 1; 2002 c 160 § 1; 1995 c 1 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 172: "This act takes effect July 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 172 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.020 - Examination of patient—Sanctions—Training and licensing examination.

RCW 18.30.020 Examination of patient—Sanctions—Training and licensing examination.(1) Before making and fitting a denture, a denturist shall examine the patient's oral cavity.(a) If the examination gives the denturist reasonable cause to believe that there is an abnormality or disease process that requires medical or dental treatment, the denturist shall immediately refer the patient to a dentist or physician. In such cases, the denturist shall take no further action to manufacture or place a denture until the patient has been examined by a dentist or physician and the dentist or physician gives written clearance that the denture will pose no threat to the patient's health.(b) If the examination reveals the need for tissue or teeth modification in order to assure proper fit of a full or partial denture, the denturist shall refer the patient to a dentist and assure that the modification has been completed before taking an impression for the completion of the denture.(2) A denturist who makes or places a denture in a manner not consistent with this section is subject to the sanctions provided in chapter 18.130 RCW, the uniform disciplinary act.(3) A denturist must successfully complete special training in oral pathology prescribed by the board, whether as part of an approved associate degree program or equivalent training, and pass an examination prescribed by the board, which may be a part of the examination for licensure to become a licensed denturist.[ 2002 c 160 § 2; 1995 c 198 § 18; 1995 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 198 §§ 18-25: "Sections 18 through 25 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 1, 1995]." [ 1995 c 198 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.030 - Licensing required.

RCW 18.30.030 Licensing required.No person may represent himself or herself as a licensed denturist or use any title or description of services without applying for licensure, meeting the required qualifications, and being licensed as a denturist by the board, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.[ 2013 c 171 § 1; 1995 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.040 - Exclusions from chapter.

RCW 18.30.040 Exclusions from chapter.Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts:(1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state and who is performing services within the authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of denturism by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States;(3) The practice of denturism by students enrolled in a school approved by the board. The performance of services must be pursuant to a course of instruction or an assignment from an instructor and under the supervision of an instructor; or(4) Work performed by dental labs and dental technicians under the written prescription of a dentist.[ 2002 c 160 § 3; 1995 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.050 - Board of denturists—Members, terms, travel expenses, removal.

RCW 18.30.050 Board of denturists—Members, terms, travel expenses, removal.(1) The Washington state board of denturists is created. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the secretary as follows:(a) Four members of the board must be denturists licensed under this chapter, except initial appointees, who must have five years' experience in the field of denturism or a related field.(b) Two members shall be selected from persons who are not affiliated with any health care profession or facility, at least one of whom must be over sixty-five years of age representing the elderly.(c) One member must be a dentist licensed in the state of Washington.(2) The members of the board shall serve for terms of three years. The terms of the initial members shall be staggered, with the members appointed under subsection (1)(a) of this section serving two-year and three-year terms initially and the members appointed under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section serving one-year, two-year, and three-year terms initially. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant position.(3) No appointee may serve more than two consecutive terms.(4) Members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(5) A member of the board may be removed for just cause by the secretary.[ 2002 c 160 § 4; 1995 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.060 - Board—Officers, quorum.

RCW 18.30.060 Board—Officers, quorum.(1) The board shall elect a chairperson of the board annually. The same person may not hold the office of chairperson for more than three years in succession.(2) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for all purposes, and a majority vote of the members voting governs the decisions of the board.[ 1995 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.065 - Duties of board.

RCW 18.30.065 Duties of board.The board shall:(1) Determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure under this chapter;(2) Prescribe, administer, and determine the requirements for examinations under this chapter and establish a passing grade for licensure under this chapter;(3) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(4) Have authority to provide requirements for continuing competency as a condition of license renewal by rule; and(5) Evaluate and approve those schools from which graduation is accepted as proof of an applicant's completion of coursework requirements for licensure.[ 2013 c 171 § 2; 2002 c 160 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.30.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.090 - Licensing requirements.

RCW 18.30.090 Licensing requirements.The secretary shall issue a license to practice denturism to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements:(1) A person currently licensed to practice denturism under statutory provisions of another state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, with substantially equivalent licensing standards to this chapter shall be licensed without examination upon providing the board with the following:(a) Proof of successfully passing a written and clinical examination for denturism in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, that the board has determined has substantially equivalent licensing standards as those in this chapter, including but not limited to both the written and clinical examinations; and(b) An affidavit from the licensing agency where the person is licensed or certified attesting to the fact of the person's licensure or certification.(2) A person graduating from a formal denturism program shall be licensed if he or she:(a) Documents successful completion of formal training with a major course of study in denturism of not less than two years in duration at an educational institution approved by the board; and(b) Passes a written and clinical examination approved by the board.[ 2013 c 171 § 3; 2002 c 160 § 6; 1995 c 198 § 20; 1995 c 1 § 10 (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 § 18.30.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.30 - Denturists.|18.30.095 - Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.30.095 Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of the state.[ 2013 c 171 § 4; 2011 c 32 § 1.]