Aug 17, 2023
DQAC Rule Modification: WAC 246-817-150 Faculty at School of Dentistry
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has filed a CR-101 to begin modifying the rules for faculty dental licensure.
News Items
Aug 16, 2023
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - August 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Continuing Competency Committee will meet on August 22 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 14, 2023
Proposed Anesthesia Rules: Submit Feedback Today
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA has concerns with several sections of the proposed rules. If you share these concerns, please take a brief moment to send a pre-drafted message to DQAC.
Aug 11, 2023
Endodontics | Seattle | Owner – Private Practice | The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Aug 11, 2023
Pediatric Dentistry | Mount Vernon | Owner – Private Practice | Marquette University School of Dentistry
Aug 11, 2023
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - August 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Collaboration Committee will meet on August 14 at 1:00 PM.
Aug 7, 2023
DQAC Dental Professional Monitoring Program Adoption Notice
Substitute Senate Bill 5496 made clarifying changes to impaired practitioner programs and under this bill, the “Impaired Physician Program” is now referred to as the “Physician Health Program” (PHP).
Aug 7, 2023
DQAC Notice of Adoption of an Interpretive Statement
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has adopted an interpretive statement regarding the application requirements for moderate sedation with parenteral agents permits.
Aug 7, 2023
PQAC Rulemaking for Prescription Label Requirements
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) has begun rulemaking on the accessibility of prescription information for visually impaired individuals and individuals with limited English proficiency.
Aug 7, 2023
DQAC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee Meeting - August 10
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee will meet on August 10 at 1:00 PM.
Aug 7, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting – June 16
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM.
Aug 4, 2023
WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining
Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted. Now through Sept. 30, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap you submit.
Aug 4, 2023
RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception at House of Delegates 2023
Meet up for food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!
Aug 2, 2023
“I Never Would Have Known There Was a Problem” – WSDA Retro Saves Money, Time & Stress
How free support from WSDA Retro and ERNwest resolved an L&I mistake that would have cost one WSDA member significant money, time and stress.
Aug 2, 2023
Dental Services Resume at 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic
Volunteers provide more than $1 million in compassionate dental care at the free, four-day event.
Aug 2, 2023
Volunteer Dentists and Assistants Needed for Community Connect Event - September 29
Skagit County Public Health is looking for at least 2 dentists, 2 assistants, and any possible hygienists that would like to volunteer providing free services to low income and vulnerable community members.
Aug 2, 2023
WDIA: Changes to Your TDIC Policies
Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) has received many inquiries from TDIC policyholders regarding changes to their TDIC Professional Liability. WDIA wants to be sure that policyholders have correct information about the changes.
Aug 2, 2023
Reminder: Free Virtual CE on August 16 – Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration
Members: Register by Sunday, August 13 for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.
Jul 31, 2023
Updated ADA Dentist Well-Being Program Directory
This free and downloadable State Well-Being Program Directory provides a list of state contacts to help connect you to support during your time of need.
Jul 27, 2023
ADA Legislative Action Alert - Take Action for Dental Health
The Action for Dental Health Act, which provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) oral health workforce grant program, will expire at the end of this fiscal year.
