WSDA News | Spring 2021

Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage

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COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Guide

Learn more about volunteering to administer the COVID-19 vaccine with WSDA's Vaccine Volunteer Guide.

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PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Mark your calendar! PNDC 2021 has been rescheduled to November 11-13 in Seattle (previously scheduled for June 24-26).

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,500 member dentists, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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WSDA has compiled COVID-19 resources at wsda.org/COVID-19 and will continue to add resources as they are released.

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May 6, 2021

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Be a Vaccine Champion for Your Patients
As trusted health care providers, dentists can play a critical role in encouraging COVID-19 vaccine uptake among our patients and communities.
Apr 28, 2021

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Dental Assistant Training Resources
In an effort to assist members with training dental assistants new to their practice, WSDA is working to gather a variety of training resources.
Apr 28, 2021

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, May 14.
Apr 27, 2021

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Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute
Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.
Apr 26, 2021

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Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates
The Legislature reached an agreement on the $59 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium which includes increased provider reimbursement rates for the adult dental Medicaid program.
Apr 26, 2021

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Dr. Julie Kellogg: New Year, Same Pandemic – Four Ways to Get on the Good Side of 2021
2021 has arrived and we still have stress and a pandemic. How do we keep hoping and thriving? Here are four tips to beat the stress.
Apr 23, 2021

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Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage
Read the WSDA News Spring 2021 cover story to learn more about efforts to address workforce shortages, including new support for dental hygiene education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Apr 22, 2021

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 24
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 24.
Apr 22, 2021

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Regulatory Update – April 2021
Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dental examination content, and delegation of COVID-19 screenings.
Apr 21, 2021

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E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4
The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.
Apr 21, 2021

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WSDA News | Spring 2021
Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage
Apr 19, 2021

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

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WSDA News | Spring 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Guide

PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

Be a Vaccine Champion for Your Patients

Dental Assistant Training Resources

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14

Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute

Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates

Dr. Julie Kellogg: New Year, Same Pandemic – Four Ways to Get on the Good Side of 2021

Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 24

Regulatory Update – April 2021

E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4

WSDA News | Spring 2021

DQAC Business Meeting – April 30

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