The definitions in this section and RCW 18.265.010 apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) "Close supervision" means the same as RCW 18.260.010.
- (2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.32 RCW.
- (3) "Dental health aide therapist" means the same as RCW 70.350.010.
- (4) "Dental therapist" means a person licensed to practice dental therapy under chapter 18.265 RCW and this chapter.
- (5) "Dental therapy" means the services and procedures specified in RCW 18.265.050.
- (6) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry under chapter 18.32 RCW or exempt from such licensure pursuant to Title 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1621t of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
- (7) "Department" means the department of health.
- (8) "General supervision" means the same as RCW 18.260.010.
- (9) "Off-site supervision" means supervision that does not require the dentist to be personally on-site when services are provided or to previously examine or diagnose the patient.
- (10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 43.70.280, and 2023 c 460. WSR 25-20-107, s 246-819-020, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25.]