Jan 11, 2023
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Jan. 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM.
Blog
Jan 10, 2023
Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist
Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.
Jan 4, 2023
Updated Apple Health Billing Guides
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services and Orthodontic Services billing guides.
Jan 4, 2023
2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Burt Goodman
It's a given that anyone in their mid-90s has seen a lot along the way. But few of those reaching that milestone have done as much as Burt Goodman, DDS. In recognition of this life of accomplishment and his amazing professional and personal legacy, Goodman has been honored with the 2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year award.
Jan 4, 2023
WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All
Our lives are busy. Our work is stressful. Take time to check in with yourself — and your colleagues.
Jan 4, 2023
Get Ready for the 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session begins on Monday, Jan. 9. Get involved with grassroots advocacy by registering for Dental Action Day and signing up for action alerts from WSDA.
Jan 4, 2023
Cancellation of Jan. 20 Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing
DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules hearing.
Jan 4, 2023
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 27
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:00 PM.
Jan 3, 2023
Proposed Fee Update Public Rule Hearing – Jan. 24
The Department of Health filed a CR-102 proposing to update fees for several professions. The public rules hearing is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
Jan 3, 2023
Attention Pediatric Medicaid Providers: Updated Pediatric Dental Medicaid Fee Schedule
The Health Care Authority updated the pediatric dental Medicaid fee schedule today, Jan. 3, as there were several updated fees that were excluded.
Dec 19, 2022
Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, workers’ compensation premium rates will increase.
Dec 19, 2022
Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees must disclose a wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation on job postings that recruit Washington based employees, when the job posting includes qualifications for desired applicants.
Dec 15, 2022
Patient Record Retention Requirements
Make sure you are up to date on patient record retention requirements in Washington state, including for when closing or selling a dental practice.
Dec 13, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Dec. 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 12:00 PM.
Dec 9, 2022
FAQ for New CMS Code to Increase Facility Fees for Hospital Dental Operating Rooms
The ADA, in conjunction with the AAPD and AAOMS, has been working collaboratively over the past two years to address the challenges faced by dentists in obtaining hospital or ambulatory surgical center operating rooms due to low facility payment rates.
Dec 7, 2022
L&I: Additional Webinars Detailing New Job Posting Requirements Scheduled
Four additional webinars have been scheduled by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to help employers understand the new job posting requirements that take effect Jan. 1.
Dec 1, 2022
Reminder: Dental Pediatric Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, reimbursement rates for dental pediatric Apple Health services will increase.
Dec 1, 2022
Reminder: 2023 Minimum Wage Increase – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.
Dec 1, 2022
Reminder: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase.
Dec 1, 2022
Save the Date for PNDC 2023: June 15-17 in Seattle
Save the date! PNDC returns to the summertime in 2023. Join thousands of dental professionals for three days of high-quality, affordable continuing dental education (earn 20+ CE credits), a two-day dental exhibit hall and more June 15-17 in Seattle.
