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Jun 16, 2021
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DQAC Business Meeting – June 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 15, 2021
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Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.
Jun 9, 2021
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Dental Office COVID-19 Protections Have Worked, ADA Tells Administration
Representatives from the ADA told White House Office of Management and Budget officials last week that there is little risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in dental offices.
Jun 8, 2021
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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2021
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2021 Legislative Session Summary
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Jun 2, 2021
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What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 1, 2021
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WDIA: Attract and Retain Staff with Group Medical Coverage
Many WSDA members use Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) to purchase individual products such as disability, malpractice, and life to insure their livelihood, but did you know that WDIA can also help you apply for and navigate group medical coverage?
Jun 1, 2021
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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.
Jun 1, 2021
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Seattle Times Op-Ed: Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care
Drs. Marissa Bender and Harlyn Susarla recently authored the op-ed "Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care" for The Seattle Times.
May 28, 2021
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Nominate a Dentist for Citizen of the Year
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
May 27, 2021
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PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.
May 26, 2021
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Study: Most Aerosol Droplets in Dental Procedures from Irrigation Tools, Not Saliva
Patient saliva was found not to be the major source of the microbes in aerosols generated during dental procedures, according to Ohio State University researchers, who analyzed the genetic makeup of the organisms detected in aerosols.
May 25, 2021
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Reminder: Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by June 4
Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.
May 25, 2021
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New ADA Member Benefit: Fitness on Your Terms with ClassPass
ADA members receive FREE access to the ClassPass digital library and 10% off in-person class packages.
May 20, 2021
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Apply to Join the Delta Member Advisory Panel (MAP)
An opportunity is currently available to join the WDS/Delta Dental of Washington Member Advisory Panel (MAP). WSDA encourages members who would like an opportunity to have input into the complex dental benefit discussions in our state to apply.
May 20, 2021
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What Does Updated CDC Mask Guidance Mean for Dental Offices?
The ADA has released answers to questions dental practices are getting about revised CDC recommendations on mask use for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
May 19, 2021
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D-MMEX Easyrefine: Returns on Precious Metal Dental Scrap Now at 25-Year High
Submit your precious dental scrap and other precious metal to WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine and receive an additional 2% premium on the total value of your submission.
May 18, 2021
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Department of Labor and Industries’ New Interpreter Scheduling System Now Live
Based on legislation passed in 2018 and designed to improve access to spoken language interpreter services when providing care to injured workers, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has launched a new spoken language interpreter scheduling system.
May 14, 2021
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Dental Insurance Resources for Dentists
See new and existing tools and guidance from the ADA to help dentists understand actions taken by insurance carriers
May 13, 2021
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ADA Names Dr. Raymond A. Cohlmia as New Executive Director
The ADA announced May 12 that it named Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and a former ADA Board of Trustees member, as its executive director, effective Nov. 15.
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