Jan 5, 2021
Updated Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) finalized new Dental Infection Control Rules on Dec. 23, 2020.
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Jan 4, 2021
Complete the HPSA Survey
If you practice as a general dental practitioner or pediatric dentist, please take the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) survey.
Dec 30, 2020
Vaccine Update: Dental Team Included in Phase 1A, Tier 2
Today, state authorities updated Phase 1A of Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidance, adding a second tier to 1A that allows for the vaccination of all workers in health care settings, including the dental team.
Dec 23, 2020
Vaccination Update, COVID-19 Relief Package, Provider Relief Fund
COVID-19 Updates: Vaccination update, Congress passes relief package, HHS launches next round of Provider Relief Fund payments.
Dec 23, 2020
Congress Passes Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act
On Dec. 22, the Senate voted to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies by passing HR 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.
Dec 22, 2020
HHS Launches 3rd Round of Provider Relief Fund Payments
The next round of Provider Relief Fund distributions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now underway.
Dec 18, 2020
New Telehealth Training & Other CE Requirements
Several upcoming continuing education requirements for dentists include a new telehealth training requirement, suicide prevention training and opioid prescribing CE.
Dec 17, 2020
Join HPI's COVID-19 Impact on Dental Practices Panel
Want to help ensure the data collected in HPI polling is representative of Washington dentists? Join the panel!
Dec 17, 2020
WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals Due. Jan 1
Please renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2021 by Jan. 1.
Dec 17, 2020
How COVID-19 is Reshaping Dentistry
To learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the future of dentistry, WSDA News asked four experts — Drs. Gordon Christensen, Gary Chiodo, Beatrice Gandara and John Kois — for their take on where things are headed.
Dec 16, 2020
Dr. Sampada Deshpande: Five Things Associates Should Do Right Now to Buy a Practice in 2021
"Are you putting together goals for 2021? Is one of your goals that of acquiring a practice? If so, here are five things you need to do right now as an associate."
Dec 15, 2020
A Good Time to Consider Disability and Life Insurance
The best way to protect yourself, your family and your practice is to make sure your insurance policies have the full protection you need. Learn more from Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA).
Dec 14, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
An update regarding vaccine prioritization for dentists and dental staff in Washington state.
Dec 11, 2020
Dental Action Day 2021 is Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dental Action Day 2021, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, is canceled.
Dec 11, 2020
ADA Releases 2020 Dental Fee Survey Results
The ADA’s 2020 Survey of Dental Fees, which provides a national-level snapshot detailing fees charged for more than 250 of the most common dental treatments, is available for free to members.
Dec 10, 2020
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Dec. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Dec 9, 2020
Join Our Group Purchasing Order of PPE
WSDA members can join in on a group buy of vetted, high-quality PPE through Friday, Dec. 11.
Dec 8, 2020
New Format of Required Workplace Rights Poster Now Available Online
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently released an updated required workplace rights poster.
Dec 7, 2020
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Dec. 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 18.
Dec 4, 2020
Free CE: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders
Register for Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO, a free 6-session program presented by the Oregon Health & Science University School of Community Dentistry.
