Rule Making Process  The Dental Commission currently has four rules in progress! Learn about the processes and framework on how a rule becomes effective.

Dental Therapy  The Dental Commission has formed a new subcommittee--Dental Therapy. Learn about the new legislation and how you can be involved in the rule making process.

Disabled Patient Advocate  Matthew Weed, PhD., provided a presentation on the logistics of care for patients with special needs. Watch the presentation here.

Denturist Initiatives  The Washington State Board of Denturist's Eric Hansen and Vallon Charron reflect on their father's legacy in the field of Denturism. Learn about Initiative 607 and how two influential members advocated for the regulation and licensing of denturist.

Congressional Medal of Honor Keith Gressell, DMD., shares of the only recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor who are Dentists: US Army Captain Ben Saloman; US Navy Lt. Commander Alexander Lyle; and US Navy Lt. (j.g.) Weeden Osbourne.

Suicide Prevention Suicide is a preventable public health issue. Connecting individuals with early warning signs can save lives. Read more on suicide preventions and important CE reminders.

Legal Actions Read about the final actions taken this quarter by the commission, Secretary of Health, or Board of Denturists here.

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.

Upcoming Commission Meeting Dates:

• December 8, 2023
• January 19, 2024
• March 8, 2024
• April 26, 2024

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Dental Rules and Laws

RCW 18.32

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RCW 18.130

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WAC 246-16

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Commission Members

David Carsten, D.D.S., Chairperson
Bryan Swanson, D.D.S., Vice-Chairperson
Carolin Spice, Public Member
Joy McDaniel, D.M.D.
Mac Rainey, Public Member 
Miryam Nossa, EFDA.
Ronald Marsh, D.D.S.
Samantha Kofler, D.D.S.
Sonia Pal, D.M.D.
Sarah Khan, D.M.D.
Tiffany Bass, D.D.S.
Nisha Sharoff, D.D.S.
Marlynne Fulton, Public Member
Cheon Yoon, D.D.S.
Evelyn Harry, EFDA
Rama Oskouian, D.M.D.

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Trina Crawford
Executive Director

Amber Freeberg
Program Manager

Adriana Barcena
Assistant Program Manager

Erin Obenland
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November 2023