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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,000 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.
Please continue to support WSDA by renewing your membership for 2021. Your renewal helps us continue to serve as Washington’s strongest advocate in support of dentists and your patients.
Proclamation 20-24.2 does not enact any additional restriction or limitation on the delivery of dental care or health care more broadly. Instead, the Governor’s Office is empowering health care providers to self-regulate capacity for care based upon parameters outlined in the proclamation. A detailed summary can be found here.
Last week, several media outlets incorrectly reported that non-urgent medical and dental procedures are suspended beginning Dec. 3. WSDA would like to assure providers and patients that these reports are incorrect.
"From top to bottom, organized dentistry has worked together for its members during this pandemic. If you have ever questioned the value of your association dues, this year should have proven to all dentists that it’s money well spent."
ADA & ADCPA address three key takeaways regarding Paycheck Protection Program loans and provisions related to applying for and receiving forgiveness in this Q&A.
WSDA member Dr. Bradley Jonnes was recently featured on KING 5 talking about the safety and importance of routine dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health care providers warned to take precautions in response to credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to the U.S. health care and public health sector.
The ADA firmly believes dental care can continue to be delivered safely. Guidance recommended by the ADA and the CDC continue to safeguard the health of the public. Dental care is essential health care.
WSDA has received direct confirmation from the Governor’s Office that the restrictions announced today do NOT place any new limits on dental care or health care delivery more broadly.