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Learn more about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl.

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Dec 7, 2021

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HCA: Dental Program Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2022
Updates from the Health Care Authority (HCA) on the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program and covered orthodontic services.
Dec 6, 2021

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ADA Requests Payers Take Current Trends Into Account When Discussing Fees With Individual Dentists
The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is sending a letter to all major dental insurance payers informing them of increases in dental office overhead due to COVID-19 and imploring them to consider providing an opportunity for dental offices to “meaningfully discuss fees” with the payers.
Dec 6, 2021

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Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update
Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.
Dec 2, 2021

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How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session
Due to the pandemic, the upcoming 2022 legislative session (starting Jan. 10) will be mostly virtual. Even in a virtual format, it is important to be engaged and informed on issues that may impact your profession, your practice, and your patients.
Dec 2, 2021

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E-Prescribing Waiver Now Available
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the e-prescribing requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the e-prescribing requirement must either be in compliance, have qualified for an exemption, or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 2, 2021

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PMP/EHR Integration Waiver Now Available
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the PMP/EHR integration requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the PMP/EHR integration requirement must either be in compliance or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 2, 2021

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Donate to Support Dental Hygiene Program at UW by Dec. 31 for Dollar-for-Dollar Matching, Up to $500,000
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry by Dec. 31. 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!
Dec 2, 2021

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Important Reminders from the WA Employment Security Department
Important reminders from ESD about annual tax rate notices and Long-Term Services and Supports Program exemptions.
Dec 1, 2021

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Reminder: Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Coverage for Health Care Workers
Health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 are presumed to have been exposed at work and are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
Dec 1, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 10
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 AM.
Dec 1, 2021

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Nominate a New Dentist for the 2022 ADA 10 Under 10 Award
Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago. Nominate a member by Dec. 31!
Dec 1, 2021

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WSDA News | Fall 2021
Read about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl in the Fall 2021 cover story.

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HCA: Dental Program Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2022

ADA Requests Payers Take Current Trends Into Account When Discussing Fees With Individual Dentists

Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update

How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session

E-Prescribing Waiver Now Available

PMP/EHR Integration Waiver Now Available

Donate to Support Dental Hygiene Program at UW by Dec. 31 for Dollar-for-Dollar Matching, Up to $500,000

Important Reminders from the WA Employment Security Department

Reminder: Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Coverage for Health Care Workers

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 10

Nominate a New Dentist for the 2022 ADA 10 Under 10 Award

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