Aug 3, 2020
DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Blog
Aug 3, 2020
HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility
Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.
Jul 31, 2020
ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members
The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.
Jul 31, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 30, 2020
Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday
The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
Jul 30, 2020
Quick PPE Survey
We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.
Jul 29, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 29, 2020
Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest
Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.
Jul 28, 2020
More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.
Jul 28, 2020
ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund
Yesterday, the ADA emailed members to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.
Jul 28, 2020
Webinar: Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action
Join the ADA on Tuesday, July 28 for the webinar "Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action."
Jul 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges
COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.
Jul 23, 2020
Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges
Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate.
Jul 23, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update
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.
Jul 21, 2020
Additional Masks Available & Provider Relief Funding Deadline Extended
COVID-19 Updates: WSDA members now eligible to order two additional PPE kits, deadline to apply for Provider Relief Fund extended to Aug. 3.
Jul 15, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, July 23.
Jul 8, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting - July 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 7, 2020
Small Business Requirements and Resources COVID-19 Impact Webinar
Attend a webinar covering some of the state responses, resources, and other impacts affecting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 7, 2020
Additional Amalgam Separator Requirements
Under a federal rule adopted by the EPA in 2017, many dental practices will need an installed amalgam separator by July 14, 2020.
Jul 7, 2020
Reminder: New Face Covering Requirements Effective July 7
Beginning July 7, businesses will not be able to serve customers or visitors who aren’t wearing face coverings.
