Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists — Responsibilities.

RCW 18.260.080
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A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for: (1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and (2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned. A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for: (1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and (2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.260&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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