Correction: Washington Dental Commission - March 2026 Newsletter

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Public Advisory

Understanding the risks of medi-spas and aesthetic procedures. Read more here

Infection Control 

The Washington State Healthcare Associated Infections Prevention Team works with healthcare facilities to create safe healthcare environments. Read more here

Infection control

Meet the Newest Committee Members!

We would like to introduce you to the newest Dental Hygiene Examining Committee members. Read their bios here 

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DDH

Alzheimer’s May Begin in the Mouth - Even Without Teeth

Emerging research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to harmful oral bacteria, even in individuals without natural teeth. Learn more here

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Continuing Education Quiz

Earn continuing education credit by taking our newsletter quiz! See this edition's quiz and the answers from the previous edition here. 

Upcoming Commission Meeting Dates:

  • March 6, 2026
  • April 24, 2026
  • June 12, 2026
  • July 24, 2026
  • September 4, 2026

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Alzheimer's May Begin in the Mouth - Even Without Teeth

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Dental Rules and Laws

RCW 18.32

WAC 246-817

RCW 18.260

RCW 18.350

RCW 18.130

WAC 246-12

WAC 246-16

RCW 70.02

 

Commission Members 

Bryan Swanson, DDS, Chair
Carolin Spice, Public Member, Vice Chair
Srinivasa R. Chandra, MD, BDS
Rayna Strong, DMD
McKinley Rainey, Public Member
Miryam Nossa, EFDA
Ashley Ulmer, DDS
Evelyn Harry, EFDA
Minou Karbakhsch, DDS
Nisha Sharoff, DDS
Rama Oskouian, DMD
Cheon Joo Yoon, DDS
Marlynne Fulton, Public Member
Seung Yu, DDS
Sarah Khan, DMD
Ji Choi, DDS
Erich Jurges, DDS

 

Commission Staff and Contact Information

Interim Executive Director
Bruce Bronoske Jr.

Program Manager
Debbie Gardner

Assistant Program Manager
Lady Bah

Case Manager
Deonna Chartrey

Department of Health
PO Box 47852
Olympia, WA
98504-7852

Customer Service
360-236-4700

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Contact the Commission

DOH 646-175
March 2026