Sep 15, 2020
CDC Oral Health Fast Facts & Infographics
The CDC Division of Oral Health recently launched a new web page featuring open-access information and infographics on a variety of oral health topics.
News Items
Sep 15, 2020
Important Dental Workforce Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete an important survey to assess the needs and trends of Washington state’s dental workforce.
Sep 15, 2020
Spokane City Council Approves Contract to Begin Water Fluoridation
Spokane residents will benefit from a significant public health investment that will improve oral health, address health inequities, and contribute to overall health.
Sep 11, 2020
Telehealth Training Survey
The Washington State Telehealth Collaborative is currently surveying health care providers who have offered telemedicine video visits to their patients.
Sep 11, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 PM.
Sep 10, 2020
Reminder: Apply by Sept. 30 to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges
Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.
Sep 8, 2020
HCA: Change to Orthodontic Payment Methodology
Effective for all new cases with a start date of service on or after Oct. 1, 2020, HCA is changing several policies for orthodontic services related to payment methodology.
Sep 8, 2020
DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules
DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Apple Health Emergency Dental Rate Change Effective Oct. 1
Attention Apple Health dental providers: Effective Oct. 1, rates for emergency extractions for several codes will be rolled back to pre-COVID rates.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.
Aug 28, 2020
Reminder: Three-Year Dental CE Reporting Requirement
As a reminder, CE requirements effective last year require dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.
Aug 28, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 AM.
Aug 28, 2020
Application Now Available: Opportunity to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges
Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13
The deadline to apply for the HHS Provider Relief Fund has now been extended to Sept. 13.
Aug 28, 2020
N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot
BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.
Aug 27, 2020
N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended
COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.
Aug 27, 2020
Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15
The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.
Aug 26, 2020
DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey
The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.
Aug 25, 2020
License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30
Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.
