News Items

HCA: Updated COVID-19 FAQ for Clinical Policy and Billing

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Webinar – Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant and Diabetic Patients

This 2-hour CE course will highlight evidence-based guidelines for delivering dental care to pregnant and diabetic patients.

HCA: Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999

The HCA recently issued a provider alert to dental Medicaid providers regarding PPE charges.

Apply to Offset Unemployment Charges & Medicaid PPE Charge Update

COVID-19 Updates: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges, Apple Health issues provider alert on PPE charges and more.

Amplifying Voices: A Series of Conversations on Diversity & Inclusion

The ADA will host a moderated panel discussion on racial inequalities in the dental profession on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM PT.

Orthodontic Payment Methodology – Effective Oct. 1

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.

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.

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.

Telehealth Training Survey

The Washington State Telehealth Collaborative is currently surveying health care providers who have offered telemedicine video visits to their patients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.