PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Oct. 22

The PNDC 2021 Early Bird deadline has been further extended through 11:59 PM on Friday, Oct. 22. Register now to save up to $100!

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Learn more about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer.

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This webinar discusses the state of play on Congressional efforts to expand a dental benefit in Medicare.

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Oct 16, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 AM.
Oct 16, 2021

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Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022
By Jan. 1, 2022, health care facilities subject to the EHR/PMP integration requirement must be in compliance or have received a waiver of compliance issued by the DOH.
Oct 14, 2021

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Halloween Candy Buy-Back – Is Your Office Participating?
The Tooth Fairy Experience — the dental health education program WSDA partners on with Delta Dental of Washington — will be promoting a statewide list of dentists participating in a Halloween candy buy-back.
Oct 9, 2021

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Dentists Can Register Give Kids A Smile Events for 2022
The ADA is calling on dental professionals to sign up to participate in the Give Kids A Smile program, which will mark its 20th anniversary next year.
Oct 8, 2021

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Employer Standard Occupational Code Reporting
In 2020, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2308, which as of Oct. 1, 2022, will require employers to report the standard occupational classification (SOC) code of workers to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
Oct 7, 2021

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PNDC 2021 Health & Safety Policies
In accordance with a King County-issued mandate, attendance at PNDC 2021 will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID test administered within 72 hours of arrival at registration. In addition, based on the current requirements set forth by Washington state, masks will be required while indoors at PNDC.
Oct 7, 2021

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Second Expiration Date Extension for Initial Limited Licenses
The Department of Health reports that it will extend the 18-month expiration date for Dental Hygiene Initial Limited Licenses until Sept. 30, 2022.
Oct 7, 2021

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Apple Health ABCD Program Billing Guide Update
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the billing guide for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
Oct 7, 2021

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Workers’ Compensation For COVID-19
As a result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5190, it is now presumed that if a health care worker contracts an infectious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, this transmission is the result of workplace activities.
Oct 5, 2021

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 7
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 PM.
Oct 1, 2021

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HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making $25.5 billion in new funding available for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply now.
Oct 1, 2021

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Reminder: Support the Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!

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Apple Health ABCD Program Billing Guide Update

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HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

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