Jun 27, 2021

Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage

Read the WSDA News Spring 2021 cover story to learn more about efforts to address workforce shortages, including new support for dental hygiene education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Jun 25, 2021

The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW Needs Your Support!

Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!

Jun 17, 2021

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Update

On June 10, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2021

DQAC Business Meeting – June 25

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.

Jun 15, 2021

Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.

Jun 09, 2021

Dental Office COVID-19 Protections Have Worked, ADA Tells Administration

Representatives from the ADA told White House Office of Management and Budget officials last week that there is little risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in dental offices.

Jun 08, 2021

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.

Jun 03, 2021

What Does Updated CDC Mask Guidance Mean for Dental Offices?

The ADA has released answers to questions dental practices are getting about revised CDC recommendations on mask use for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Jun 01, 2021

2021 Legislative Session Summary

Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.

Jun 01, 2021

WDIA: Attract and Retain Staff with Group Medical Coverage

Many WSDA members use Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) to purchase individual products such as disability, malpractice, and life to insure their livelihood, but did you know that WDIA can also help you apply for and navigate group medical coverage?

Jun 01, 2021

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.

Jun 01, 2021

Seattle Times Op-Ed: Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care

Drs. Marissa Bender and Harlyn Susarla recently authored the op-ed "Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care" for The Seattle Times.

May 28, 2021

Nominate a Dentist for Citizen of the Year

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!

May 27, 2021

PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.

May 26, 2021

Study: Most Aerosol Droplets in Dental Procedures from Irrigation Tools, Not Saliva

Patient saliva was found not to be the major source of the microbes in aerosols generated during dental procedures, according to Ohio State University researchers, who analyzed the genetic makeup of the organisms detected in aerosols.

May 24, 2021

Reminder: Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by June 4

Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.

May 24, 2021

New ADA Member Benefit: Fitness on Your Terms with ClassPass

ADA members receive FREE access to the ClassPass digital library and 10% off in-person class packages.

May 19, 2021

HCA: Revised COVID-19 Testing Clinical Policy

Attention Apple Health (Medicaid) providers: HCA has revised its COVID-19 testing clinical policy.