Oct 23, 2020

Sign Up Your GKAS Program by Nov. 13

Dentists and dental team members who manage Give Kids A Smile events have until Nov. 13 to sign their programs up to receive free oral health education and product kits.

Oct 23, 2020

Easily Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy Online

All Delta member dentists should have received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email on Monday.

Oct 23, 2020

WSDA News | Fall 2020

Double Issue: A New Beginning — WSDA & Delta Announce Proposed Settlement / Navigating the Profession During COVID-19

Oct 20, 2020

Take the DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Survey

The DOH is seeking feedback from providers and other stakeholders as they create a plan for how to prioritize a future COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.

Oct 20, 2020

Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.

Oct 19, 2020

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.

Oct 16, 2020

Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award

The ADA is seeking nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2021 10 Under 10 Awards.

Oct 15, 2020

Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation

Please vote now to approve amendments to the Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation, even if you plan on attending Delta’s annual meeting.

Oct 15, 2020

ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%

Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.

Oct 14, 2020

Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3

COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.

Oct 14, 2020

Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations

Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.

Oct 14, 2020

New State Overtime Regulations

The Department of Labor and Industries approved rules that will update our state’s overtime regulations.

Oct 13, 2020

DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.

Oct 09, 2020

Have You Done an Annual Review of Your Participating Provider Agreements?

It’s that time of year: leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and fall is upon us. This is a good time for you to review all of your signed dentist participation agreements.

Oct 08, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12 PM.

Oct 08, 2020

Agreement Reached in Delta Dental of Washington Lawsuit

A New Beginning with Delta Dental: Today we are excited to announce an important accomplishment in our ongoing dental benefits advocacy on behalf of you and your patients.

Oct 07, 2020

Delta Proxy: How to Vote

WSDA recommends that you approve proposed amendments to Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation. Learn how to assign your proxy and vote online.

Oct 06, 2020

Town Hall Meeting: Proposed WDS Bylaws Changes, Memorandum of Understanding & Annual Meeting Questions

Delta will host a virtual town hall meeting on Oct. 8 to answer questions surrounding the proposed Bylaws changes, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and upcoming Annual Meeting.