News Items

HCA: Updated Policy Helps Combat Opioid Crisis

On October 1, 2019, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will update the clinical policy pertaining to opioid prescriptions for Apple Health (Medicaid).

Association Resolutions & Candidates for Elected Positions

The WSDA House of Delegates will meet September 26-28 in Spokane to vote on resolutions and hold elections for the coming year.

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rule Language

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to amend WAC 246-817-907 – Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Aug. 31

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for quarters 1 and 2 is due by August 31.

Raise the Bar On Your Precious Metal Refining with D-MMEX EasyRefine

Gold rates are climbing to $1,500 per ounce. Now is the time to turn scrap metal (crowns, bridgework, silver alloy powder, and more) into cash!

Dr. Robin Henderson Named Finalist for ADA Design Innovation Awards

WSDA member Dr. Robin Henderson’s Clarkston dental practice was recently named a finalist for the ADA's inagural Design Innovation Awards.

WSDA News | Summer 2019

The Summer 2019 issue of the WSDA News – featuring 2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw, virtual dentistry and more – is now available.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Sept. 5

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 12 PM.

Reminder: New & Emerging Speaker Series Applications Due Friday

Applications are due by this Friday, August 23 for the New & Emerging Speaker Series, which gives WSDA members the chance to present at PNDC 2020.

Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Billing Guide Update

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - Aug. 28

DQAC will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on August 28.

ADA Webinar - Self-Funded (ERISA) Dental Plans: What You Need to Know

This webinar will discuss the differences between self-funded and fully insured plans, why employers self-fund dental plans, and related questions.

Department of Health Scam Alert

The DOH recently alerted providers about a scam in which scam artists are calling clinics and offices posing as government officials.

Not Accepting New Apple Health Patients?

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Aug. 19

The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will finalize proposed dental infection control rule language during a meeting on Monday, August 19.

Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Billing Guide

Reminder: Changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

The new law renders it unlawful for employers, of all sizes, to request a job applicant’s wage or salary history, with few exceptions.

Spread the Word About Impaired Driving From Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs

The DOH and DQAC are encouraging dentists to consult with patients about the driving risks associated with prescription and nonprescription drugs.

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Infection Control Rules

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to ​dental infection rules

Prescription Monitoring Program Upgrade

The Department of Health recently released information regarding a technology upgrade to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).