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Oct 9, 2020

Have You Done an Annual Review of Your Participating Provider Agreements?

It’s that time of year: leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and fall is upon us. This is a good time for you to review all of your signed dentist participation agreements.

Oct 8, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12 PM.

Oct 8, 2020

Agreement Reached in Delta Dental of Washington Lawsuit

A New Beginning with Delta Dental: Today we are excited to announce an important accomplishment in our ongoing dental benefits advocacy on behalf of you and your patients.

Oct 7, 2020

Delta Proxy: How to Vote

WSDA recommends that you approve proposed amendments to Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation. Learn how to assign your proxy and vote online.

Oct 6, 2020

Town Hall Meeting: Proposed WDS Bylaws Changes, Memorandum of Understanding & Annual Meeting Questions

Delta will host a virtual town hall meeting on Oct. 8 to answer questions surrounding the proposed Bylaws changes, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and upcoming Annual Meeting.

Oct 6, 2020

Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

Oct 2, 2020

Webinar: Supporting Healthcare Professionals During the Pandemic

Presented by the DEA, Seattle Field Division, in coordination with the HHS-OIG, this webinar is designed to raise awareness of the current nationwide opioid epidemic for medical professionals.

Oct 1, 2020

Join DentPAC in Supporting Representative Michelle Caldier

Please join DentPAC in supporting the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist and the 2018 WSDA Citizen of the Year, Representative Michelle Caldier.

Sep 28, 2020

“WHO is Wrong” Op-Ed & License Expiration Extension Ending

COVID-19 Updates: Seattle Times op-ed rebuts WHO statement, DOH reminds providers of expiring license renewal extension and more.

Sep 25, 2020

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Sep 18, 2020

Webinar – Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant and Diabetic Patients

This 2-hour CE course will highlight evidence-based guidelines for delivering dental care to pregnant and diabetic patients.

Sep 18, 2020

HCA: Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999

The HCA recently issued a provider alert to dental Medicaid providers regarding PPE charges.

Sep 18, 2020

Apply to Offset Unemployment Charges & Medicaid PPE Charge Update

COVID-19 Updates: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges, Apple Health issues provider alert on PPE charges and more.

Sep 16, 2020

Amplifying Voices: A Series of Conversations on Diversity & Inclusion

The ADA will host a moderated panel discussion on racial inequalities in the dental profession on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM PT.

Sep 15, 2020

CDC Oral Health Fast Facts & Infographics

The CDC Division of Oral Health recently launched a new web page featuring open-access information and infographics on a variety of oral health topics.

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.

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.