Oct 31, 2022
'Appiness Awaits You and a Guest in the Galapagos Islands
Dive into content on the ADA Member App and enter for a chance to dive, snorkel and hike in the Galapagos Islands.
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Oct 27, 2022
Updated COVID-19 Requirements for Health Care Settings
As of Oct. 27, 2022, several emergency proclamations related to health care will be rescinded, and as of Oct. 31, 2022, all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and the state of emergency will come to an end. Some requirements from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and the Department of Health (DOH) will remain in place for health care settings.
Oct 26, 2022
Proposed Dental Licensing Fee Increase
The Department of Health is planning to propose changes to initial and renewal licensing fees.
Oct 25, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 26
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM.
Oct 25, 2022
Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Oct. 28
The Board of Denturists will meet Friday, Oct. 28 at 12:00 PM and will hear an update regarding rule language for the placement of prefabricated abutments, which may include deciding on proposed language from the rules workshops that have been conducted.
Oct 19, 2022
Apply for a Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) Program Grant by Dec. 12
Learn more about a funding opportunity available from HRSA with the purpose of establishing new accredited community-based medical or dental residency programs in rural and underserved communities.
Oct 18, 2022
Washington’s Own Dr. Linda Edgar Elected as ADA’s 160th President
Dr. Edgar will become president-elect at the conclusion of this year’s House of Delegates and become president of the ADA in October 2023.
Oct 14, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Oct. 21.
Oct 13, 2022
WSDA’s Endorsement for Delta Board Election
WSDA endorses Dr. Dennis Bradshaw for election to the Delta Board of Directors.
Oct 12, 2022
Share Your COVID-19 Experience with L&I
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) would like to hear about your experience with COVID-19 and infection control practices through a brief survey. We encourage all members to complete the survey to ensure that dentists’ experiences are well represented in survey results.
Oct 10, 2022
2023 Minimum Wage Increase
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.
Oct 7, 2022
Hands-On Workshops at PNDC 2022
Looking for hands-on CE courses this fall? Check out hands-on workshops available at PNDC 2022, November 10-12 in Seattle.
Oct 4, 2022
Delta Dental of Washington Answers Member Questions on New Reimbursement Model
WSDA has been in conversation with Delta Dental of Washington about their new reimbursement model. Read answers to 33 questions posed by WSDA volunteer leaders about the model.
Oct 4, 2022
Dr. Ashley Ulmer: It’s the Little Things – A Look Back and a Look Ahead
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president this past year. I’m excited to see the seeds we are planting grow and mature over time for the benefit of current and future WSDA members.
Oct 4, 2022
2022-23 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons
One thing is clear when you meet Dr. John Gibbons, the incoming WSDA president: He lives life to the fullest. But the one thing he’s most passionate about doesn’t involve wild animals, exotic travel or fast engines. It’s something far more complex and unpredictable. It’s dental advocacy.
Oct 4, 2022
WDIA's Matt French Granted Honorary WSDA Membership
Congratulations to Matt French, who was granted honorary WSDA membership after 20 years of service to the Association and Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).
Oct 3, 2022
Share Your Network Leasing Experience with WSDA
Have you ever been placed in an insurance network without your knowledge? WSDA wants to hear about your experience through our network leasing survey.
Oct 3, 2022
Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Friday, Jan. 27
Join dentists from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 as Dental Action Day returns in person in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Sep 28, 2022
Share Your Dental Workforce Challenges – Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey
Share your dental workforce challenges through the Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.
Sep 28, 2022
Dentists Urged To Support Unprecedented Massachusetts Ballot Measure To Improve Dental Benefits
Dental providers are urged to support a November Massachusetts statewide ballot initiative that will require dental insurance carriers to spend at least 83% of premium dollars on patient care rather than on administrative costs, salaries and profits. WSDA recently donated $10,000 the campaign.
Sep 27, 2022
Submit Comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Sept. 30
WSDA encourages members to submit comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Friday, Sept. 30. The Compact would allow dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one Compact member state to more easily obtain licensure in another Compact member state, creating reciprocity among participant states and reducing the barriers to licensure portability and employment.
Sep 20, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Sept. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:00 PM.
Sep 14, 2022
WSDA News | Spring 2022
Read about the future dental school planned for Yakima's Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
Sep 14, 2022
Explore the New WSDA Mentor Program
WSDA is excited to launch a reimagined Mentor Program! Browse available WSDA mentors or sign up as a mentor today.
Sep 14, 2022
WSDA News | Summer 2022
Read about 2022-2023 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons in the Summer 2022 cover story.
Sep 13, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – Sept. 23
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 PM.
Sep 6, 2022
PNDC 2022 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 23
Register for PNDC 2022 by Friday, Sept. 23 to save up to $100 per person! WSDA members register for the Early Bird price of just $225 ($325 regular)/$350 ($450 regular).
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – Sept. 16
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – June 3
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Sep 2, 2022
Become a Speaker Ambassador to Attend PNDC 2022 for Free
The PNDC Speaker Ambassador Program gives WSDA members and their staff a way to get involved with PNDC by helping to facilitate the needs of our speakers prior to and during the conference while offering registration reimbursement to volunteers.
Aug 31, 2022
Dentists Should Review Their Provider Agreements Each Year
Dentists should evaluate their network provider agreements each year, according to the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs. The ADA has resources to help dentists with insurance issues, including a Contract Negotiation Guide.
Aug 31, 2022
50th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship – Sept. 16
WSDA member Dr. Dexter Barnes invites the dental community to attend the 50th annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship on Friday, Sept. 16.
Aug 31, 2022
Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline is Sept. 30
Dentists who received funds during the third phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 30 to submit a report on the use of those funds in the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal.
Aug 26, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 9
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 9.
Aug 26, 2022
Effective Aug. 31: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Aug 25, 2022
Monkeypox Update for Washington Dentists
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be on the alert for patients with symptoms consistent with monkeypox, including oral lesions, and refer them for testing.
Aug 16, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Meeting and Rules Workshop – August 26
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting and rule workshop is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 15, 2022
HCA Releases Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has released the Washington State Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers, a resource for health care providers required to be compliant with HIPAA and other state laws.
Aug 15, 2022
Draft Released: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact
Learn more about the recently released draft of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact and provide feedback through Sept. 30.
Aug 15, 2022
HPV Education for Dental Professionals and Patients
Dental professionals have an opportunity to educate patients and parents on the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers. Review resources shared by the Washington State HPV Task Force.
Aug 12, 2022
Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Aug. 18
The Board of Denturists will hold a webinar meeting Thursday, Aug. 18 at 3:00 PM and will receive an update from the Special Topics Committee, which has been exploring the ability of a denturist to place a prefabricated abutment.
Aug 11, 2022
Scam Alert: Avoid Fraudulent Individuals Claiming to be State Regulators
The Washington State Department of Health reminds healthcare providers to be on alert for scammers posing as DOH officials or pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration agents in an attempt to make providers think they are in trouble with DOH or the law, and in danger of discipline or loss of license.
Aug 9, 2022
PNDC 2022: Earn 20+ CE Credits for One Low Price
Join thousands of dental professionals at PNDC 2022, November 10-12 in Seattle, for three days of world-class dental CE (earn 20+ credits!), a two-day exhibit hall and more.
Aug 1, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop - August 26
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments.
Aug 1, 2022
Updated Apple Health Billing Guide
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the Dental-related Services billing guide.
Jul 29, 2022
Pediatric Dental Topics Included in New Pediatric Health Listserv
To align with holistic and integrated health, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has added pediatric dental topics to the newly created Pediatric Health listserv. Last month, HCA announced the creation of this new listserv to ensure providers who offer services to children and youth receive updates specific to pediatric policy and program updates.
Jul 29, 2022
Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Alert: Attention Orthodontic Providers
Orthodontic billing: Periodic orthodontic treatment visits (CDT® D8670) must be billed in three-month intervals. The first three-month interval begins after the initial placement date. The claim must include the appliance placement date and must match the banding claim that the Health Care Authority (HCA) has reimbursed. If that date does not match, the periodic (D8670) orthodontic treatment claim will be denied
Jul 27, 2022
DQAC Newsletter - July 2022
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jul 25, 2022
Reminder: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement – Aug. 31
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Jul 25, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting - July 29
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 29.
