Apr 27, 2021
Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute
Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.
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Apr 26, 2021
Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates
The Legislature reached an agreement on the $59 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium which includes increased provider reimbursement rates for the adult dental Medicaid program.
Apr 26, 2021
Dr. Julie Kellogg: New Year, Same Pandemic – Four Ways to Get on the Good Side of 2021
2021 has arrived and we still have stress and a pandemic. How do we keep hoping and thriving? Here are four tips to beat the stress.
Apr 22, 2021
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 24
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 24.
Apr 21, 2021
E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4
The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.
Apr 21, 2021
WSDA News | Spring 2021
Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage
Apr 19, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 30 at 8:30 AM.
Apr 13, 2021
PPE Group Purchasing Order Deadline Tomorrow
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.
Apr 9, 2021
DQAC Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Apr 8, 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 5, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 1, 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 29, 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.
Mar 10, 2021
Capital Gains Tax Bill Update
Washington's capital gains tax bill (Senate Bill 5096) passed out of the Senate, though WSDA's biggest concerns around the potential impact the tax could have on members when selling their dental practice(s) have been addressed at this time.
Mar 9, 2021
DQAC Specialty Representation Rule Hearing – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has scheduled a rule hearing for proposed amendments to WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, which would clarify dental specialty areas of practice and requirements for those who want to represent themselves as a specialist.
Mar 3, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – March 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 AM.
Mar 3, 2021
Member Toolkit: Talking with Your Patients About COVID-19 Vaccines
The ADA has developed resources to help dentists and their teams educate patients about how the vaccine works, answer questions, correct misinformation and connect them to local vaccination sites.
Mar 2, 2021
Webinar: Female Dentists Offer Financial, Career Advice
As part of its efforts to mark Women's History Month, the ADA presents the free on-demand webinar "Women in Dentistry: A Panel Discussion on Career and Financial Planning."
Mar 1, 2021
Reminder: Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!
Feb 25, 2021
DQAC Interpretive Statement on Dentists Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released its interpretive statement regarding dentists administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 25, 2021
Updated CDC Quarantine Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced new guidance that fully vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet certain criteria.
Feb 25, 2021
Research Finds 3.1% COVID-19 Infection Rate Among US Dental Hygienists
An estimated 3.1% of U.S. dental hygienists had contracted COVID-19 as of October 2020, according to research from the American Dental Association and American Dental Hygienists' Association.
Feb 24, 2021
Pierce County Dental Society Seeks Executive Director
The Pierce County Dental Society is currently accepting applications for its Executive Director position.
Feb 23, 2021
Practice Location Map for Dentists
Find your ideal dental practice location with the ADA’s Practice Location Map.
Feb 18, 2021
PNDC 2021 Rescheduled to November 11-13 in Seattle
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, WSDA has decided to reschedule PNDC 2021 to November 11-13 in Seattle.
Feb 8, 2021
COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Relief
On Feb. 8, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5061, a bill that will bring much needed unemployment insurance relief to both employers and employees in Washington state.
Feb 5, 2021
Reminder: Complete the HPSA Survey
If you practice as a general dental practitioner or pediatric dentist, please take the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) survey.
Feb 4, 2021
Data Security Breach Affects Information from 1.6 Million Unemployment Claims
On Feb. 1, the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) announced a data security breach that may have exposed Washingtonians' personal information.
Feb 4, 2021
Apple Health Provider Alert: Update to CDT Code D9992
Effective for dates of service on and after March 1, 2021, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will no longer pay for CDT code D9992, triage and care coordination over the telephone.
Feb 2, 2021
Apply Now for Second Draw PPP Loan
Second draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are now available for small businesses that have already received a PPP loan.
Jan 29, 2021
Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!
Jan 28, 2021
Dental Infection Control Rules Update
New Dental Infection Control Rules went into effect on Jan. 23, 2021. Learn more about the new rules and see resources for WSDA members.
Jan 27, 2021
WSDA & Delta Launch Coordinated Effort to Support Dental Hygienist Training at UWSOD
This coordinated investment to expand hygienist education at UWSOD is a significant step in addressing the critical shortage of dental hygienists in Washington.
Jan 26, 2021
Delta Dental Gives $1 Million for Dental Hygiene Training at UW
Delta Dental of Washington has announced a $1 million grant to the University of Washington School of Dentistry to support a partnership between Shoreline Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program and the dental school.
Jan 25, 2021
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Feb. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 12 PM.
Jan 21, 2021
Dr. Joe Vaughn: It’s What’s Inside That Matters
"Training matters. Competence certainly matters. But I’d argue that what matters even more is your integrity. It’s what drives you to be better, to do the right thing and treat people well."
Jan 20, 2021
Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Becomes Law
The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, legislation that repeals the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies, became law on Jan. 13.
