Oct 23, 2020
Easily Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy Online
All Delta member dentists should have received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email on Monday.
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Oct 23, 2020
WSDA News | Fall 2020
Double Issue: A New Beginning — WSDA & Delta Announce Proposed Settlement / Navigating the Profession During COVID-19
Oct 20, 2020
Take the DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Survey
The DOH is seeking feedback from providers and other stakeholders as they create a plan for how to prioritize a future COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.
Oct 20, 2020
Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.
Oct 19, 2020
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Oct 16, 2020
Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award
The ADA is seeking nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2021 10 Under 10 Awards.
Oct 15, 2020
Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
Please vote now to approve amendments to the Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation, even if you plan on attending Delta’s annual meeting.
Oct 15, 2020
ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%
Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.
Oct 14, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3
COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.
Oct 14, 2020
New State Overtime Regulations
The Department of Labor and Industries approved rules that will update our state’s overtime regulations.
Oct 14, 2020
Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations
Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Oct 13, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.
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.
