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Jul 19, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - July 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, July 28 at 10:00 AM.

Jul 13, 2023

Dental Laboratory Registration Reminder

As a reminder, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH) prior to July 31.

Jul 6, 2023

New ADA Guideline Details Caries Removal Strategies

A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth.

Jun 22, 2023

Meeting the Challenge: WSDA's Efforts to Close the Workforce Gap

Closing the dental workforce gap is one of WSDA's top priorities. Learn more about how the Association is approaching the issue, from making it easier for licensed hygienists from other states to begin practicing in Washington, to supporting efforts to create new dental hygiene training programs in our state, to leading a multi-state effort to change CODA accreditation standards to allow expansion of existing programs.

Jun 22, 2023

Provider Resources to Support the Military Community

The Department of Health strongly recommends providers share educational materials regarding the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which also includes a Veterans Crisis Line option, to patients currently or formerly affiliated with the military.

Jun 20, 2023

L&I Employer Webinar Resources

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has put together a variety of free resources for employers, including an Essentials for Business webinar and Accident Prevention Plan workshop.

Jun 6, 2023

Changes to WA Hygiene Licensure Become Effective July 23

Effective July 23, hygienists seeking an initial limited license in Washington state will no longer be required to be currently engaged in active practice in order to apply. Additionally, the name of the initial and renewed limited license for hygienists is changed to an initial and renewed temporary license, and the expiration of the license is extended from 18 months to five years.