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Dental Laboratories

Effective January 31, 2025: DOH has new registration requirements for all dental laboratories operating in Washington state:

For New Applications (submitted on or after January 31, 2025)

  • Dental laboratories must employ either:
    • A Certified Dental Technician (CDT) in good standing who works at least 30 hours per week, or
    • Operate under the supervision of a licensed dentist
  • The application must include:
    • Proof of 12 hours of continuing education, or
    • A current CDT certificate

For Existing Registrations (active before January 31, 2025)

  • Dental laboratories renewing registrations in 2025 must:
    • Meet the requirements of RCW 70.352.050 (2)(a), or
    • Provide documentation of continuous ownership and operation by the same individual since January 1, 1996

Note: RCW 70.352.050 outlines the full requirements for dental laboratory registration, including:

  • Initial eligibility criteria established January 31, 2021
  • Updated requirements effective January 31, 2025
  • Exemptions for long-term owners
  • Requirements for maintaining qualified personnel

To submit a new application or renew and existing one, see our Applications and Forms page.

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