License Renewals Is your birthday approaching? It may be time to renew your license! Read here as Aaron Stevens, DMD reflects on mastering time and deadlines.

The rewarding experience of Serving on the Washington State Denturist Board Washington State Department of Health has 28 boards, commissions and advisory committees. They provide a means to influence decisions that shape the quality of life for state residents. Read here as Josh Brooks shares his experience as a board member with the Board of Denturists.

Provider Credential Search Learn more about this helpful tool in accessing information for Washington State Heathcare providers.

License Status Good questions to ask yourself when determining your dental license status.

What to expect  Aaron Stevens, DMD reflects on learned experiences including rule writing, team collaboration and relationships built with department staff and commissioners.

Legal Actions November- March 2023 Read about the final actions taken this quarter by the commission, Secretary of Health, or Board of Denturists here. Dental Legal Action- March 2023

Continuing Education Quiz Earn continuing education credit by taking our newsletter quiz! See this edition's quiz as well as the answers from the previous edition here.

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Commission Members

Lyle McClellan, D.D.S., Chairperson
Ronald Marsh, D.D.S., Vice-Chairperson
Joy McDaniel, D.M.D.
Miryam Nossa, EFDA  
Aaron Stevens, D.M.D.
David Carsten, D.D.S.
Kathleen Elling, EFDA
Sonia Pal, D.M.D.  Samantha Kofler, D.D.S 

Sarah Khan, D.M.D

Marlynne Fulton, Public Member

Nish Sharoff, D.D.S

Bryan Swanson, D.D.S
McKinley Rainey, Public Member
Tiffany Bass, D.D.S.
Karen Clements, D.D.S. 

Commission Staff and Contact Information

James Chaney
Executive Director

Amber Freeberg
Program Manager

Adriana Barcena
Assistant Program Manager

Erin Obenland
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PO Box 47852
Olympia, WA
98504-7852

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Contact the Commission

DOH 646-175
March 2023