Mar 24, 2020
Forthcoming Guidance to Postpone Elective Dental Care
Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.
News Items
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance From DOH
The Department of Health has released COVID-19 guidance for dental offices.
Mar 24, 2020
Advocating for Economic Relief
WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.
Mar 24, 2020
Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA
This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices
Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”
Mar 24, 2020
COVID Webinars & Other Resources
COVID Webinars, Teledentistry & Emergency Care Guidance, Delta Financial Support
Mar 24, 2020
Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Legislation Package, Now Working On Third
The House and Senate have passed legislation, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act."
Mar 20, 2020
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 25
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Mar 20, 2020
Delta Announces Member Dentist Support & Other Updates
Delta Dental of Washington announces member dentist COVID-19 financial support and other updates.
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process
Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
Mar 13, 2020
PNDC 2020 Status Update - March 13
PNDC 2020 will take place as planned May 28-30 in Seattle.
Mar 11, 2020
Mar 11, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Cancellations
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.
Mar 10, 2020
WSDA Retro Is a Go!
WSDA Retro will launch on April 1. The deadline to enroll has been extended to Thursday, March 12 at noon.
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 5, 2020
Volunteer Opportunity with Everyone for Veterans
Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, is looking for volunteer dentists to help provide free dental care to veterans.
