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Join Our Group Purchasing Order of PPE

WSDA members can join in on a group buy of vetted, high-quality PPE through Friday, Dec. 11.

New Format of Required Workplace Rights Poster Now Available Online

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently released an updated required workplace rights poster.

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Dec. 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 18.

Free CE: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders

Register for Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO, a free 6-session program presented by the Oregon Health & Science University School of Community Dentistry.

Washington State Adopting CDC’s New Quarantine Guidelines

The Washington State Department of Health is adopting new CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine for people who have been exposed to COVID-19.

Join Our PPE Group Purchasing Order

WSDA is offering members a second opportunity to purchase high quality PPE as a group. Interested members must fill out a pre-order form by Monday, Dec. 7.

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 11

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 AM.

Gov. Inslee Announces Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

On Nov. 30, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health announced the launch of WA Notify, an anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package

The American Dental Association is urging dentists to take action and tell Congress to pass a new COVID-19 relief package by the end of the year.

2021 WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals

Please continue to support WSDA by renewing your membership for 2021. Your renewal helps us continue to serve as Washington’s strongest advocate in support of dentists and your patients.

Governor Inslee Updates Health Care COVID Proclamation

Proclamation 20-24.2 does not enact any additional restriction or limitation on the delivery of dental care or health care more broadly. Instead, the Governor’s Office is empowering health care providers to self-regulate capacity for care based upon parameters outlined in the proclamation. A detailed summary can be found here.

Incorrect Media Coverage of Updated COVID Proclamation

Last week, several media outlets incorrectly reported that non-urgent medical and dental procedures are suspended beginning Dec. 3. WSDA would like to assure providers and patients that these reports are incorrect.

DQAC Newsletter – November 2020

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

DQAC Newsletter – July 2020

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

New Washington State Quitline Resources Available

The Washington State Quitline has helped tens of thousands of Washingtonians quit smoking and other commercial tobacco use.

Safe Medication Return Program Gets Underway

Washington’s Safe Medication Return Program, a pioneering effort aimed at reducing medication misuse, abuse, and poisonings is now live.

Dr. Stephen Lee: Organized Dentistry Working for Us

"From top to bottom, organized dentistry has worked together for its members during this pandemic. If you have ever questioned the value of your association dues, this year should have proven to all dentists that it’s money well spent."

HCA: Telehealth and Telemedicine: COVID-19 and Beyond

Attention Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Dec. 1

If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, you're missing out on a great business opportunity by not enrolling in WSDA Retro!

Top 3 Things to Consider When Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness

ADA & ADCPA address three key takeaways regarding Paycheck Protection Program loans and provisions related to applying for and receiving forgiveness in this Q&A.