May 30, 2018
One of WSDA’s top legislative priorities has been to clarify the rules under which Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) can provide services to dentists in Washington. Read to learn more about DSO legislation passed in 2017 that clarifies these rules.
May 30, 2018
Do you want to get more involved with WSDA leadership? Serve an integral role at the House of Delegates (held September 20-22 in Tacoma) and in the Association’s governance process by applying to be the next WSDA Speaker of the House. Applications are due by Monday, June 11.
May 29, 2018
WSDA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year! The award winner will be honored during the WSDA House of Delegates meeting in Tacoma.
May 25, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking comments on proposed opioid prescribing rules (due by June 1), and has released an amended agenda for the Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on June 1.
May 25, 2018
The latest issue of the WSDA News is now available online.
May 23, 2018
Review strategies for caring for older adults with substance use disorders and treating postoperative pain in adolescents with these two webinars.
May 22, 2018
Special Smiles, the dental health discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, is looking for dental volunteers to staff the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, held July 1-6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
May 18, 2018
The non-profit New Dawn Guatemala is seeking a volunteer dentist for a trip to Guatemala this July.
May 17, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 24.
May 15, 2018
Hall Render, outside legal counsel, sent a letter to Premera asserting that Premera must provide its enrolled providers with 75 days’ notice before enacting any changes in scheduled fees.
May 14, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed opioid prescribing rules for comment.
May 10, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed dental infection control rules for comment.
May 8, 2018
Medical Teams International (MTI) is looking for volunteer dentists to provide care in Eastern Washington through this fall.
May 7, 2018
Join the Health Care Authority (HCA) on Friday, May 11 for a provider-specific informational webinar regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.
May 7, 2018
WSDA has received many questions from members regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care. Please read for a summary of the transition and what providers should expect.
May 4, 2018
The Early Bird deadline has been extended until 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, May 7! Register your team by Monday to save $50-$100 per person.
May 4, 2018
The request for proposal (RFP) for managed care dental services has been released by the HCA.
May 2, 2018
Don't miss the deadline! Register by this Friday, May 4 to attend Washington's largest dental conference at the lowest possible price.
May 1, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 16 published a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations and to implement certain provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.
May 1, 2018
Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by the voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.
