Sep 8, 2020
HCA: Change to Orthodontic Payment Methodology
Effective for all new cases with a start date of service on or after Oct. 1, 2020, HCA is changing several policies for orthodontic services related to payment methodology.
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Sep 8, 2020
DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules
DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Apple Health Emergency Dental Rate Change Effective Oct. 1
Attention Apple Health dental providers: Effective Oct. 1, rates for emergency extractions for several codes will be rolled back to pre-COVID rates.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Three-Year Dental CE Reporting Requirement
As a reminder, CE requirements effective last year require dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Aug 28, 2020
Application Now Available: Opportunity to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges
Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13
The deadline to apply for the HHS Provider Relief Fund has now been extended to Sept. 13.
Aug 28, 2020
N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot
BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.
Aug 27, 2020
N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended
COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.
Aug 27, 2020
Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15
The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.
Aug 26, 2020
DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey
The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.
Aug 25, 2020
License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30
Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.
Aug 21, 2020
Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders
ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."
Aug 18, 2020
Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic
HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 12, 2020
American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.
Aug 12, 2020
Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News
WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.
Aug 6, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.
Aug 5, 2020
Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
