Apr 09, 2021

DQAC Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Apr 08, 2021

Support the Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW

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!

Apr 05, 2021

Attention Delta Members: Send Feedback to the Member Advisory Panel (MAP)

Delta member dentists can now learn more about the Member Advisory Panel (MAP) and send questions, comments or concerns through a dedicated webpage.

Apr 02, 2021

E-Prescribing Requirement Further Delayed

The Washington State Secretary of Health has issued an extension on the previous waiver for the requirement for prescriptions for controlled substances and refill authorizations to be communicated electronically to pharmacies.

Apr 02, 2021

In-Person CE This Fall at PNDC 2021

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle this fall! Join us in person Nov. 11-13 at the Washington State Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Seattle.

Apr 02, 2021

ADA Webinar: What Dentists Need to Know About PPOs

The ADA will offer a free webinar on April 22 exploring how preferred provider organization plans process claims and the ways dental practice finances can be affected.

Apr 02, 2021

Defective Restorations Explored by ACE Panel

Repair or replace? That’s the question facing clinicians who encounter a defective restoration. And it’s a question members of the ADA Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Panel answered in their latest survey.

Apr 01, 2021

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 24

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.

Apr 01, 2021

How to Volunteer to Give the COVID-19 Vaccine

WSDA has put together a guide to help authorized vaccinators within the dental community prepare to volunteer to give the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mar 31, 2021

Additional COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses

The governor has signed into law two more pieces of legislation that will provide additional COVID-19 relief for our state’s small businesses.

Mar 29, 2021

ADA Webinar – Amplifying Voices: Today is Tomorrow’s History

Please join the ADA on Tuesday, March 30 at 5:00 PM PT for a panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Mar 28, 2021

Join New PPE Group Purchasing Order

Join WSDA's group purchase of Nitrile Gloves, BYD Level III 3 Ply Surgical Masks and other discounted PPE. Complete your purchase by April 14.

Mar 26, 2021

WSDA Member Among ADA '10 Under 10' Award Winners

Congratulations to WSDA member Dr. Sampada Deshpande for being named an American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award winner!

Mar 25, 2021

Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Health Care Providers

Please be aware of a scam that continues to target Washington health care providers in which scammers pose as the DOH and FBI.

Mar 24, 2021

New Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Rule Effective Oct. 1, 2021

Starting Oct. 1, 2021, Medicaid providers must check the PMP no more than 10 days prior to prescribing any controlled medication for an Apple Health patient.

Mar 16, 2021

Refine Precious Metals with WSDA-Endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine

WSDA members receive a 5% bonus on the total value of their precious metal refining submission with WSDA-Endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, plus an added 2% premium through March 31.

Mar 16, 2021

Designing a New Practice: A Panel Discussion with the 2019 ADA Design Innovation Award Winners

​The ADA will present a free webinar on March 23 featuring WSDA member Dr. Robin Henderson and other winners of the 2019 ADA Design Innovation Awards.

Mar 15, 2021

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – March 25

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25.