Apr 22, 2019
DQAC Meetings - April 18 & 19
DQAC will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18, a business meeting on April 19, and a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on April 19.
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Apr 22, 2019
Updated Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision.
Apr 22, 2019
Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.
Apr 22, 2019
Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held this Saturday, April 27, aims to provide a way to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC to Accept 2018 CE Following WSDA Request
DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.
Apr 22, 2019
Reminder: CE Changes Take Effect Jan. 1
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019.
Apr 22, 2019
Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2019
Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.
Apr 22, 2019
Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.
Apr 19, 2019
WSDA Citizen of the Year Nominations
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
Apr 18, 2019
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Review Committee Nominations
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requests nominations to fill vacancies on Review Committees. Nominations are due by June 1.
Apr 17, 2019
Next Level Speaker Series Voting
Washington's Next Level Speaker Series, launching at PNDC 2019, gives past New and Emerging Speaker Series (formerly Emerald City Lecture Series) speakers the chance to take the next step in their speaking careers! Vote for your favorites by May 1.
Apr 16, 2019
Free ADA Webinar: Analgesic Prescribing in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
The ADA is hosting a May 8 webinar on the opioid overdose epidemic to help dentists learn how to deal with the root causes of the epidemic.
Apr 10, 2019
Be an Expert Witness for DQAC
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.
Apr 9, 2019
Bill Raising Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Signed Into Law
Last week, Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 1074, “Tobacco 21,” into law, raising the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21.
Apr 9, 2019
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Features Delta Lawsuit
President-elect Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, board member Dr. Todd Irwin and Executive Director Bracken Killpack were recently interviewed about the lawsuit against Delta Dental of Washington on an episode of Howard Farran's "Dentistry Uncensored" podcast.
Apr 5, 2019
Trending Courses at PNDC 2019
With dozens of courses available at Washington's largest dental conference, which will you choose? Here's what our registered attendees have to say!
Apr 4, 2019
An Updated Review on Periodontal Disease Classifications, Treatment Options, Maintenance Strategies
Members up to 10 years out of dental school can register today for the WSDA Academy course "An Updated Review on Periodontal Disease Classifications, Treatment Options, Maintenance Strategies" with Dr. Kevin Suzuki on Saturday, May 18.
Apr 2, 2019
Meet CE Requirements at PNDC 2019: Opioid Prescribing, Suicide Prevention & More
Meet Washington state's opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation or basic life support (BLS) CE requirements at PNDC 2019, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.
Apr 1, 2019
Apply by June 30 for WSDA/ADA Elected Positions
Applications are now open to run for several elected WSDA and ADA positions. Apply by June 30.
Mar 29, 2019
Information About Managed Care Dental Sent to Apple Health Clients
Health Care Authority (HCA) has sent letters to all eligible Apple Health clients that managed care dental will be implemented on July 1, 2019.
