News Items

WSDA Mentor Program: Mentor a UW Dental Student

WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!

Regulatory & Compliance News – October 2020

Learn more about recently implemented laws and regulations, rules under consideration by DQAC, and rules coming into effect in the near future.

Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Medical Providers

The Washington State Department of Health is warning health care professionals with Washington licenses about scammers falsely claiming to represent the DOH.

Reminder: Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

WDS/Delta Proxy: Vote Online Now

All Delta member dentists should have already received ​their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email. Vote online now to approve amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

Attention Dental Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro

The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Dec. 1.

Thank You For Your Membership

WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw shares a thank you message to WSDA members.

Sign Up Your GKAS Program by Nov. 13

Dentists and dental team members who manage Give Kids A Smile events have until Nov. 13 to sign their programs up to receive free oral health education and product kits.

Easily Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy Online

All Delta member dentists should have received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email on Monday.

WSDA News | Fall 2020

Double Issue: A New Beginning — WSDA & Delta Announce Proposed Settlement / Navigating the Profession During COVID-19

HCA: Orthodontic Temporary COVID Policy Recalled for Billing Quarterly Units Without Seeing Client

HCA: End of Coverage for CDT Code D1999, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Take the DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Survey

The DOH is seeking feedback from providers and other stakeholders as they create a plan for how to prioritize a future COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.

Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.

Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award

The ADA is seeking nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2021 10 Under 10 Awards.

Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation

Please vote now to approve amendments to the Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation, even if you plan on attending Delta’s annual meeting.

ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%

Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.

Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3

COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.

Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations

Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.