Mar 26, 2018
Dental Infection Control Committee Conference Call
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee conference call meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM.
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Mar 21, 2018
DQAC Update
Stay up to date on dental rules, both proposed and in progress, regarding CE requirements, dentist suicide prevention education, infection control, dental anesthesia, delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision, and specialty recognition.
Mar 21, 2018
Editorial: Delta’s Struggle with Dentists Calls for Extraction
"Dentists for the state’s largest dental insurer are pushing for changes that could benefit patients." Read an editorial by the Everett Herald Editorial Board following the recent petition of no confidence in Delta Dental CEO Jim Dwyer.
Mar 16, 2018
Washington Dentists File No Confidence Petition with Delta Dental
Dentists say new leadership approach needed at state’s largest dental insurance carrier.
Mar 14, 2018
One Health Antibiotic Resistance Summit
Please join the WA State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 4 for a one-day conference and workshop to contribute content and direction for a Washington State One Health Antibiotic Resistance Strategic Plan.
Mar 13, 2018
WDS Announces CEO Jim Dwyer's Retirement
WDS just announced CEO Jim Dwyer’s plan to retire, effective February 1, 2019. This is the key time to make it clear to the Delta Dental/WDS Board of Directors that its members will not accept a “business as usual” transition. Sign the petition of no confidence by this Thursday, March 15!
Mar 9, 2018
Online Credential Applications Now Available
The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for dental sedation, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary and Dental Anesthesia Assistant credentials.
Mar 8, 2018
Submit your Credentialing Application to ProviderSource by June 1, 2018
In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for providers in Washington State, the Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 2335 in 2016, which requires providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, Medversant’s ProviderSource, by June 1, 2018.
Mar 7, 2018
Dental Volunteers Needed for AMEN Clinic in Everett
Volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other volunteers are needed for the AMEN Free Clinic in Everett April 20 and 22.
Mar 6, 2018
L&I Adopting New Dental Guideline for Prescribing Opioids April 1
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will adopt the new Bree/AMDG Dental Guideline for Prescribing Opioids on April 1, 2018.
Mar 5, 2018
WSDA Academy: Is Traditional Orthodontic Enough? The New Area of Orthodontics is Here
Registration is now open for the free WSDA Academy course "Is Traditional Orthodontic Enough? The New Area of Orthodontics is Here" on Saturday, March 24 with Dr. Paola Leone. Members 0-10 years out of dental school/residency are eligible to register.
Mar 2, 2018
Free Webinar: A Carrier's Perspective on Compliance Audits and Utilization Management
Join the American Dental Association for a free webinar covering utilization management reviews and compliance audits on March 20 from 10-11 AM.
Mar 2, 2018
Topics to Explore at PNDC 2018
Held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA, PNDC 2018 is Washington's largest dental conference and your source for high-quality, affordable continuing dental education. Browse sessions by topic to see what you can't miss this summer.
Mar 1, 2018
PNDC 2018: 3 Days, Over 40 Speakers, One Price
Register today for the chance to choose from over 40 incredible dental speakers—including Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Dr. John Alonge and more—at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference.
Feb 28, 2018
Open WSDA & ADA Elected Positions
The application period is now open for state and national elected positions with WSDA & ADA! Apply by June 30.
Feb 26, 2018
Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Half-Day Conference
Register now for "Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a half-day conference held in both Seattle and Spokane this April.
Feb 21, 2018
Petition of No Confidence in Delta CEO Jim Dwyer
Delta member dentists have worked with legal counsel to develop a petition to submit to the WDS Board of Directors declaring no confidence in Delta CEO Jim Dwyer.
Feb 21, 2018
Dental Collaboration Committee Conference Call
The Dental Collaboration Committee will hold a conference call meeting on Thursday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 20, 2018
WSDA Academy: Guidelines for Treating Pregnant Women, Know the Associated Risks
Registration is now open for the March 15 WSDA Academy course "Guidelines for Treating Pregnant Women, Know the Associated Risks" with Dr. Beatrice Gandara.
Feb 16, 2018
Apply to Fill Vacant DQAC Positions
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking applications for three dentist positions. Apply by March 30.
