News Items

Non-Urgent Dental Care to Resume Monday at Noon

It is anticipated that non-urgent dental care can resume at noon on Monday, May 18.

New Legislation to Strengthen ABCD Program Takes Effect June 11

WSDA was pleased to support two pieces of legislation that were signed into law this year to strengthen the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.

May 15 DQAC Meeting Canceled

The DQAC meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15 has been canceled. Please read this message from the Commission explaining the reason for the cancellation.

AIDS Education & Training Update

As of June 11, 2020, HIV/AIDS education and training for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and EFDAs will no longer be required.

Reopening Dentistry, PPE Supplies, DQAC Meeting & ADA Resources

COVID-19 Updates: Reopening dentistry, PPE supplies, DQAC meeting this Friday and a reminder about ADA resources.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 15​.

Delta Dental of Washington & WSDA Form COVID-19 Collaboration

WSDA and DDWA have formed a COVID-19 collaboration to address several immediate and medium-term issues related to fully reactivating the dental care delivery system in our state.

Updated Back to Work Toolkit & DQAC Meeting Postponed

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA invited by Governor to participate in healthcare reactivation discussions, updated Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit, May 8 DQAC meeting postponed.

Update: DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8

For those who tried to access the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s special business meeting on May 8, 2020, please know the meeting was rescheduled upon its start.

Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Webinar - May 13

The HCA is offering the webinar "Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic" for Apple Health (Medicaid) dental providers on Wednesday, May 13.

Update on PMP System Upgrade

The Department of Health went live with an updated version of the Prescription Monitoring Program on May 5.

PMP Integration Requirement Delayed

The Washington State Department of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from demonstrating EHR integration with the PMP due to COVID-19.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 8.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - May 14

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 14.

ADA's Call to Action

Yesterday, the ADA launched a campaign to urge Congress to further address dentistry in the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation.

Extension of Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) for spoken languages temporarily available during COVID-19 pandemic

WSDA Requests Insurance Modifications & PPP Funding Still Available

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA sends letter to OIC requesting insurance modifications, PPP funding still available.

Understanding Reopening Dentistry in Washington

Further clarification on dental care that can currently be provided in our state, the date upon which elective care may resume, and whether the Governor’s extended stay-at-home order and “Safe Start” plan announcement impact dentistry.

Regarding Governor Inslee’s “Phased Approach” Announcement

According to the Governor’s Office, today’s "phased approach" announcement does not change Proclamation 20-24.

COVID-19 Interpretive Statement Guidance

Guidance on Gov. Inslee's April 29 COVID-19 Interpretive Statement.