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Oct 1, 2021

HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making $25.5 billion in new funding available for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply now.

Sep 30, 2021

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Read about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer in the Summer 2021 cover story.

Sep 30, 2021

Reminder: 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!

Sep 30, 2021

Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement

Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.

Sep 29, 2021

Bracken Killpack Recognized as Young Leader in PSBJ "40 Under 40"

WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list of young local business and community leaders for 2021.

Sep 29, 2021

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Further Extended to Friday, Oct. 22

In an effort to offer increased flexibility and to show our appreciation during these less predictable times, the WSDA Committee on Continuing Education has extended the PNDC 2021 Early Bird deadline through Friday, Oct. 22.

Sep 29, 2021

Apply to Join the WSDA Editorial Advisory Board by Nov. 1

WSDA is now accepting applications to join the Editorial Advisory Board, a group of members tasked with writing and reviewing editorial content for the WSDA News. Apply by Monday, Nov 1.

Sep 29, 2021

What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.

Sep 29, 2021

Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.

Sep 28, 2021

PPE Stockpile Ends Oct. 25: Order Your No-Cost PPE Now

All healthcare and long-term care facilities are encourage to order gloves, gowns, masks, respirators and other supplies from the PPE Stockpile as soon as possible. Access to this resource will end on Oct. 25.

Sep 22, 2021

DQAC EFDA Education Committee Meeting – Sept. 29

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an EFDA Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Sep 22, 2021

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Sept. 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Sep 21, 2021

Department of Health Guidance on Preventing Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 During Aerosol Generating and Other Procedures

The Department of Health (DOH) has created a guidance document covering the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 during aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).

Sep 17, 2021

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Friday, Sept. 24

The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is next Friday, Sept. 24! Register your team today to save up to $100 per person.

Sep 17, 2021

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Sept. 24

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 24.

Sep 15, 2021

New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants

Learn more about WorkSource, a job-match website that connects employers and job seekers in Washington.

Sep 14, 2021

Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar

On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all adult dental Medicaid (Apple Health) covered services increased by 100%. Learn more and see an upcoming free webinar by the Arcora Foundation and the Health Care Authority.

Sep 8, 2021

Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit

Please join your fellow dentists and contact your members of Congress to ask them to oppose the Part B dental benefit and instead support the ADA’s alternative.

Sep 7, 2021

Regulatory Update – September 2021

Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.

Sep 3, 2021

Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms

An update on the vaccine mandate for healthcare providers and workers, including sample religious and medical accommodation forms.