Sep 15, 2020
Important Dental Workforce Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete an important survey to assess the needs and trends of Washington state’s dental workforce.
Blog
Sep 15, 2020
Spokane City Council Approves Contract to Begin Water Fluoridation
Spokane residents will benefit from a significant public health investment that will improve oral health, address health inequities, and contribute to overall health.
Sep 11, 2020
Telehealth Training Survey
The Washington State Telehealth Collaborative is currently surveying health care providers who have offered telemedicine video visits to their patients.
Sep 11, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 PM.
Sep 10, 2020
Reminder: Apply by Sept. 30 to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges
Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.
Sep 8, 2020
HCA: Change to Orthodontic Payment Methodology
Effective for all new cases with a start date of service on or after Oct. 1, 2020, HCA is changing several policies for orthodontic services related to payment methodology.
Sep 8, 2020
DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules
DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Apple Health Emergency Dental Rate Change Effective Oct. 1
Attention Apple Health dental providers: Effective Oct. 1, rates for emergency extractions for several codes will be rolled back to pre-COVID rates.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Three-Year Dental CE Reporting Requirement
As a reminder, CE requirements effective last year require dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Aug 28, 2020
Application Now Available: Opportunity to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges
Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13
The deadline to apply for the HHS Provider Relief Fund has now been extended to Sept. 13.
Aug 28, 2020
N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot
BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.
Aug 27, 2020
N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended
COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.
Aug 27, 2020
Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15
The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.
Aug 26, 2020
DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey
The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.
Aug 25, 2020
License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30
Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.
Aug 21, 2020
Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders
ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."
Aug 18, 2020
Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic
HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 12, 2020
American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.
Aug 12, 2020
Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News
WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.
Aug 6, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.
Aug 5, 2020
Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
Aug 3, 2020
DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Aug 3, 2020
HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility
Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.
Jul 31, 2020
ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members
The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.
Jul 31, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 30, 2020
Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday
The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
Jul 30, 2020
Quick PPE Survey
We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.
Jul 29, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 29, 2020
Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest
Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.
Jul 28, 2020
More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.
Jul 28, 2020
ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund
Yesterday, the ADA emailed members to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.
Jul 28, 2020
Webinar: Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action
Join the ADA on Tuesday, July 28 for the webinar "Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action."
Jul 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges
COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.
Jul 23, 2020
Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges
Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate.
Jul 23, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Jul 21, 2020
Additional Masks Available & Provider Relief Funding Deadline Extended
COVID-19 Updates: WSDA members now eligible to order two additional PPE kits, deadline to apply for Provider Relief Fund extended to Aug. 3.
Jul 15, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, July 23.
Jul 8, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting - July 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 7, 2020
Small Business Requirements and Resources COVID-19 Impact Webinar
Attend a webinar covering some of the state responses, resources, and other impacts affecting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 7, 2020
Additional Amalgam Separator Requirements
Under a federal rule adopted by the EPA in 2017, many dental practices will need an installed amalgam separator by July 14, 2020.
Jul 7, 2020
Reminder: New Face Covering Requirements Effective July 7
Beginning July 7, businesses will not be able to serve customers or visitors who aren’t wearing face coverings.
Jun 26, 2020
ADA Webinar: Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Join a PPO
Join the ADA on Friday, July 10 for the webinar "Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Join a PPO."
Jun 26, 2020
Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund
This month, HHS added Medicaid and CHIP providers to the groups eligible to receive funding through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Apply by July 20.
Jun 26, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - June 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Tuesday, June 30.
Jun 25, 2020
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on Wednesday, July 8.
Jun 25, 2020
Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday
Beginning Friday, June 26, the use of face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public setting is required in the state of Washington.
