Aug 21, 2020
Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders
ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."
News Items
Aug 21, 2020
Aug 21, 2020
Aug 18, 2020
Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic
HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 12, 2020
American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.
Aug 11, 2020
Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News
WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.
Aug 6, 2020
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.
Aug 5, 2020
Update on Temporary Practice Permits
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.
Aug 3, 2020
DOH E-Prescribing Survey
The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.
Aug 3, 2020
HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility
Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.
Jul 31, 2020
ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members
The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.
Jul 31, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 8
Dentists now have until Aug. 8 to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Jul 31, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.
Jul 30, 2020
Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday
The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
Jul 30, 2020
Quick PPE Survey
We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.
Jul 29, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on Thursday, July 30.
Jul 29, 2020
Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest
Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.
Jul 28, 2020
More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.
Jul 28, 2020
ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund
Yesterday, the ADA emailed members to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.
Jul 28, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges
COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.
