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Apr 2, 2021
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E-Prescribing Requirement Further Delayed
The Washington State Secretary of Health has issued an extension on the previous waiver for the requirement for prescriptions for controlled substances and refill authorizations to be communicated electronically to pharmacies.
Apr 2, 2021
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 24
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
Apr 1, 2021
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How to Volunteer to Give the COVID-19 Vaccine
WSDA has put together a guide to help authorized vaccinators within the dental community prepare to volunteer to give the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mar 31, 2021
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Defective Restorations Explored by ACE Panel
Repair or replace? That’s the question facing clinicians who encounter a defective restoration. And it’s a question members of the ADA Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Panel answered in their latest survey.
Mar 31, 2021
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ADA Webinar: What Dentists Need to Know About PPOs
The ADA will offer a free webinar on April 22 exploring how preferred provider organization plans process claims and the ways dental practice finances can be affected.
Mar 30, 2021
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Updated Dangerous Waste Standards Regulations
A new rule from the Washington State Department of Ecology may require providers to modify current pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical dangerous waste management practices.
Mar 29, 2021
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Join New PPE Group Purchasing Order
Join WSDA's group purchase of Nitrile Gloves, BYD Level III 3 Ply Surgical Masks and other discounted PPE. Complete your purchase by April 14.
Mar 29, 2021
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ADA Webinar – Amplifying Voices: Today is Tomorrow’s History
Please join the ADA on Tuesday, March 30 at 5:00 PM PT for a panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Mar 27, 2021
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WSDA Member Among ADA '10 Under 10' Award Winners
Congratulations to WSDA member Dr. Sampada Deshpande for being named an American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award winner!
Mar 25, 2021
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Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Health Care Providers
Please be aware of a scam that continues to target Washington health care providers in which scammers pose as the DOH and FBI.
Mar 24, 2021
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New Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Rule Effective Oct. 1, 2021
Starting Oct. 1, 2021, Medicaid providers must check the PMP no more than 10 days prior to prescribing any controlled medication for an Apple Health patient.
Mar 20, 2021
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In-Person CE This Fall at PNDC 2021
The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle this fall! Join us in person Nov. 11-13 at the Washington State Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Seattle.
Mar 16, 2021
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Refine Precious Metals with WSDA-Endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine
WSDA members receive a 5% bonus on the total value of their precious metal refining submission with WSDA-Endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, plus an added 2% premium through March 31.
Mar 16, 2021
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Designing a New Practice: A Panel Discussion with the 2019 ADA Design Innovation Award Winners
The ADA will present a free webinar on March 23 featuring WSDA member Dr. Robin Henderson and other winners of the 2019 ADA Design Innovation Awards.
Mar 15, 2021
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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – March 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25.
Mar 10, 2021
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Capital Gains Tax Bill Update
Washington's capital gains tax bill (Senate Bill 5096) passed out of the Senate, though WSDA's biggest concerns around the potential impact the tax could have on members when selling their dental practice(s) have been addressed at this time.
Mar 9, 2021
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DQAC Specialty Representation Rule Hearing – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has scheduled a rule hearing for proposed amendments to WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, which would clarify dental specialty areas of practice and requirements for those who want to represent themselves as a specialist.
Mar 4, 2021
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DQAC Business Meeting – March 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 AM.
Mar 4, 2021
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Member Toolkit: Talking with Your Patients About COVID-19 Vaccines
The ADA has developed resources to help dentists and their teams educate patients about how the vaccine works, answer questions, correct misinformation and connect them to local vaccination sites.
Mar 3, 2021
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Webinar: Female Dentists Offer Financial, Career Advice
As part of its efforts to mark Women's History Month, the ADA presents the free on-demand webinar "Women in Dentistry: A Panel Discussion on Career and Financial Planning."
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