Jun 3, 2020
Requirements for All Employers Under the Updated Safe Start Plan
On May 29, Gov. Inslee issued a new Safe Start proclamation to continue the phased approach toward recovery that includes requirements for all WA employers.
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May 29, 2020
Delta Announces Additional Practice Support, PPE Survey, COVID-19 Testing, KN95s Available
COVID-19 Updates: Delta announces additional practice support, WSDA's PPE survey, WSDA & UWSoD advocate to allow dentists to provide COVID-19 testing & more.
May 29, 2020
WSDA Secures Additional FDA-Approved KN95 Masks for Washington Dentists
We have secured a second wave of 150,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Available while supplies last — order online now.
May 27, 2020
WSDA Secures KN95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists
Every actively practicing licensed dentist in Washington is eligible to receive one bag of 50 masks (half KN95, half surgical) at no cost.
May 21, 2020
DQAC Update - Dentist Clinical Examinations
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.
May 20, 2020
Summary of Non-Urgent Care Requirements, DOSH Directive & Delta Interim Policies
COVID-19 Updates: Summary of requirements for return to providing non-urgent care, DOSH directive & fit tests, Delta interim policies/guidelines.
May 18, 2020
Governor Announces Non-Urgent Dental Care May Resume
Governor Inslee announced that non-urgent dental and medical care could resume, provided the criteria laid out in Proclamation 20-24.1 are met.
May 15, 2020
Non-Urgent Dental Care to Resume Monday at Noon
It is anticipated that non-urgent dental care can resume at noon on Monday, May 18.
May 14, 2020
New Legislation to Strengthen ABCD Program Takes Effect June 11
WSDA was pleased to support two pieces of legislation that were signed into law this year to strengthen the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
May 14, 2020
May 15 DQAC Meeting Canceled
The DQAC meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15 has been canceled. Please read this message from the Commission explaining the reason for the cancellation.
May 13, 2020
AIDS Education & Training Update
As of June 11, 2020, HIV/AIDS education and training for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and EFDAs will no longer be required.
May 13, 2020
Reopening Dentistry, PPE Supplies, DQAC Meeting & ADA Resources
COVID-19 Updates: Reopening dentistry, PPE supplies, DQAC meeting this Friday and a reminder about ADA resources.
May 13, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 15.
May 12, 2020
Delta Dental of Washington & WSDA Form COVID-19 Collaboration
WSDA and DDWA have formed a COVID-19 collaboration to address several immediate and medium-term issues related to fully reactivating the dental care delivery system in our state.
May 8, 2020
Updated Back to Work Toolkit & DQAC Meeting Postponed
COVID-19 Updates: WSDA invited by Governor to participate in healthcare reactivation discussions, updated Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit, May 8 DQAC meeting postponed.
May 8, 2020
Update: DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8
For those who tried to access the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s special business meeting on May 8, 2020, please know the meeting was rescheduled upon its start.
May 8, 2020
Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Webinar - May 13
The HCA is offering the webinar "Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic" for Apple Health (Medicaid) dental providers on Wednesday, May 13.
May 8, 2020
Update on PMP System Upgrade
The Department of Health went live with an updated version of the Prescription Monitoring Program on May 5.
May 7, 2020
PMP Integration Requirement Delayed
The Washington State Department of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from demonstrating EHR integration with the PMP due to COVID-19.
May 7, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 8.
