Washington Dentistry CE audits & penalties
What happens if a dentist misses CE requirements in Washington, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Dentist licenses renew annually on the practitioner's birthday; practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal penalty $185; expired-license reissuance $300.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission conducts random CE audits in the renewal month; licensees must retain CE documents for 4 years and attest to CE compliance every 3 years.
Official source: WA Dept. of Health — Dentist licensing fees (WAC 246-817-990)
Related
- Full requirements: Washington Dentistry CE requirements
- When it's due: Washington Dentistry license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Washington Dentistry CE category requirements
- What it costs: Washington Dentistry license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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