Dec 14, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
An update regarding vaccine prioritization for dentists and dental staff in Washington state.
Blog
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.
Dec 4, 2020
Washington State Adopting CDC’s New Quarantine Guidelines
The Washington State Department of Health is adopting new CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine for people who have been exposed to COVID-19.
Dec 4, 2020
Join Our PPE Group Purchasing Order
WSDA is offering members a second opportunity to purchase high quality PPE as a group. Interested members must fill out a pre-order form by Monday, Dec. 7.
Dec 3, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Dec 3, 2020
Gov. Inslee Announces Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool
On Nov. 30, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health announced the launch of WA Notify, an anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Dec 3, 2020
Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package
The American Dental Association is urging dentists to take action and tell Congress to pass a new COVID-19 relief package by the end of the year.
Dec 2, 2020
2021 WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals
Please continue to support WSDA by renewing your membership for 2021. Your renewal helps us continue to serve as Washington’s strongest advocate in support of dentists and your patients.
Nov 30, 2020
Governor Inslee Updates Health Care COVID Proclamation
Proclamation 20-24.2 does not enact any additional restriction or limitation on the delivery of dental care or health care more broadly. Instead, the Governor’s Office is empowering health care providers to self-regulate capacity for care based upon parameters outlined in the proclamation. A detailed summary can be found here.
Nov 30, 2020
Incorrect Media Coverage of Updated COVID Proclamation
Last week, several media outlets incorrectly reported that non-urgent medical and dental procedures are suspended beginning Dec. 3. WSDA would like to assure providers and patients that these reports are incorrect.
Nov 30, 2020
DQAC Newsletter – November 2020
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Nov 30, 2020
DQAC Newsletter – July 2020
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Nov 27, 2020
New Washington State Quitline Resources Available
The Washington State Quitline has helped tens of thousands of Washingtonians quit smoking and other commercial tobacco use.
Nov 27, 2020
Safe Medication Return Program Gets Underway
Washington’s Safe Medication Return Program, a pioneering effort aimed at reducing medication misuse, abuse, and poisonings is now live.
