USA Statutes : washington
Title : Businesses and professions
Chapter : Dentistry
RCW 18.32.675Practice or solicitation by corporations prohibited Penalty.(1) No corporation shall practice dentistry or shall solicit through itself, or its agent, officers, employees, directors or trustees, dental patronage for any dentists or dental surgeon employed by any corporation: PROVIDED, That nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation from employing a dentist or dentists to render dental services to its employees: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That such dental services shall be rendered at no cost or charge to the employees; nor shall it apply to corporations or associations in which the dental services were originated and are being conducted upon a purely charitable basis for the worthy poor, nor shall it apply to corporations or associations furnishing information or clerical services which can be furnished by persons not licensed to practice dentistry, to any person lawfully engaged in the practice of dentistry, when such dentist assumes full responsibility for such information and services.  (2) Any corporation violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and each day that this chapter is violated shall be considered a separate offense.[2003 c 53 § 124; 1935 c 112 § 19; RRS § 10031-19. Formerly RCW 18.32.310.]Notes:Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180. RCW 18.32.039Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1987 c 150 § 17; 1986 c 259 § 34.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010. RCW 18.32.040Requirements for licensure. (Effective until July 1, 2006.)The commission shall require that every applicant for a license to practice dentistry shall:  (1) Present satisfactory evidence of graduation from a dental college, school, or dental department of an institution approved by the commission;  (2) Submit, for the files of the commission, a recent picture duly identified and attested; and  (3) Pass an examination prepared or approved by and administered under the direction of the commission. The dentistry licensing examination shall consist of practical and written tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the commission determines. The commission may accept, in lieu of all or part of a written examination, a certificate granted by a national or regional testing organization approved by the commission. The commission shall set the standards for passing the examination. The secretary shall keep on file the examination papers and records of examination for at least one year. This file shall be open for inspection by the applicant or the applicant's agent unless the disclosure will compromise the examination process as determined by the commission or is exempted from disclosure under *RCW 42.17.250 through 42.17.340.[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 211; 1991 c 3 § 61; 1989 c 202 § 16; 1979 c 38 § 2; 1935 c 112 § 5; RRS § 10031-5. Prior: 1923 c 16 §§ 4, 5. Formerly RCW 18.32.040 and 18.32.130 through 18.32.150.]Notes:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2005 c 274 § 222 and by 2005 c 454 § 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date -- 2005 c 454: See note following RCW 18.82.195.Part headings not law -- Effective date--2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902. RCW 18.32.655Commission Supervision of records Rules.The commission shall:  (1) Require licensed dentists to keep and maintain a copy of each laboratory referral instruction, describing detailed services rendered, for a period to be determined by the commission but not more than three years, and may require the production of all such records for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives; and  (2) Adopt reasonable rules requiring licensed dentists to make, maintain, and produce for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives such other records as may be reasonable and proper in the performance of its duties and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 222; 1986 c 259 § 35; 1953 c 93 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.32.085.]Notes:Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010. RCW 18.32.665Advertising False Credit terms.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to publish, directly or indirectly, or circulate any fraudulent, false, or misleading statements within the state of Washington as to the skill or method of practice of any person or operator; or in any way to advertise in print any matter with a view of deceiving the public, or in any way that will tend to deceive or defraud the public; or to claim superiority over neighboring dental practitioners; or to publish reports of cases or certificates of same in any public advertising media; or to advertise as using any anesthetic, drug, formula, medicine, which is either falsely advertised or misnamed; or to employ "capper" or "steerers" to obtain patronage; and any person committing any offense against any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subjected to such penalties as are provided in this chapter: PROVIDED, That any person licensed under this chapter may announce credit, terms of credit or installment payments that may be made at periodical intervals to apply on account of any dental service rendered. The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the intent of this section.[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 223; 1986 c 259 § 36; 1935 c 112 § 20; RRS § 10031-20. Formerly RCW 18.32.290.]Notes:Savings -- 1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: "The repeal of RCW 18.32.090 and 18.32.550 and the amendment of RCW 18.32.290, 18.32.360, and 18.32.530 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [1986 c 259 § 44.]Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.False advertising: RCW 9.04.010. RCW 18.32.685Prescriptions Filled by druggists.Registered pharmacists of this state may fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists of this state for any drug necessary in the practice of dentistry.[1935 c 112 § 26; RRS § 10031-26. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 24. Formerly RCW 18.32.320.]Notes:Pharmacists: Chapter 18.64 RCW. RCW 18.32.695Identification of new dental prostheses.Every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis fabricated by a dentist licensed under this chapter, or fabricated pursuant to the dentist's work order or under the dentist's direction or supervision, shall be marked with the name of the patient for whom the prosthesis is intended. The markings shall be done during fabrication and shall be permanent, legible, and cosmetically acceptable. The exact location of the markings and the methods used to apply or implant them shall be determined by the dentist or dental laboratory fabricating the prosthesis. If, in the professional judgment of the dentist or dental laboratory, this identification is not practical, identification shall be provided as follows:  (1) The initials of the patient may be shown alone, if use of the name of the patient is impracticable; or  (2) The identification marks may be omitted in their entirety if none of the forms of identification specified in subsection (1) of this section is practicable or clinically safe.[1987 c 252 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.32.322.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 252: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1987 c 252 § 5.] RCW 18.32.705Identification of previously fabricated prostheses.Any removable prosthesis in existence before July 26, 1987, that was not marked in accordance with RCW 18.32.695 at the time of its fabrication, shall be so marked at the time of any subsequent rebasing.[1987 c 252 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.32.324.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695. RCW 18.32.715Identification of dental prostheses Violation.Failure of any dentist to comply with RCW 18.32.695 and 18.32.705 is a violation for which the dentist may be subject to proceedings if the dentist is charged with the violation within two years of initial insertion of the dental prosthetic device.[1987 c 252 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.32.328.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695. RCW 18.32.725Sanitary regulations.It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of dentistry or who shall own, operate, or manage any dental office to keep said office and dental equipment in a thoroughly clean and sanitary condition.[1935 c 112 § 27; RRS § 10031-27. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 25. Formerly RCW 18.32.330.] RCW 18.32.735Unlawful practice Hygienists Penalty.Any licensed dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist operating under his supervision to perform any operation required to be performed by a dentist under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[1935 c 112 § 28; RRS § 10031-28. Formerly RCW 18.32.340.] RCW 18.32.745Unlawful practice Employing unlicensed dentist Penalty.(1) No manager, proprietor, partnership, or association owning, operating, or controlling any room, office, or dental parlors, where dental work is done, provided, or contracted for, shall employ or retain any unlicensed person or dentist as an operator; nor shall fail, within ten days after demand made by the secretary of health or the commission in writing sent by certified mail, addressed to any such manager, proprietor, partnership, or association at the room, office, or dental parlor, to furnish the secretary of health or the commission with the names and addresses of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in his or her place of business or under his or her control, together with a sworn statement showing by what license or authority the persons are practicing dentistry.  (2) The sworn statement shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent court proceedings, except in a prosecution for perjury connected with its execution.  (3) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by this chapter.  (4)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.  (b) The failure to furnish the information as may be requested in accordance with this section is a misdemeanor.[2003 c 53 § 125; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 224; 1991 c 3 § 73; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 31; 1957 c 52 § 38; 1953 c 93 § 7. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.350.]Notes:Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180. RCW 18.32.755Advertising Names used Penalty.(1) Any advertisement or announcement for dental services must include for each office location advertised the names of all persons practicing dentistry at that office location.  (2) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by RCW 18.130.190(4).  (3) A violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.[2003 c 53 § 126; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 225; 1986 c 259 § 37; 1957 c 52 § 39. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.360.]Notes:Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Savings -- 1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: See note following RCW 18.32.660.Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.