PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

Medicare Dental Benefit

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

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Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Member exclusive! Get location-based demographic information using ADA’s interactive Practice Location Map. Visit ADA.org/PracticeMap.

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Washington State Dental Association

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.

COVID-19 Resources

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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Sep 15, 2021

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New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants
Learn more about WorkSource, a job-match website that connects employers and job seekers in Washington.
Sep 14, 2021

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Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar
On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all adult dental Medicaid (Apple Health) covered services increased by 100%. Learn more and see an upcoming free webinar by the Arcora Foundation and the Health Care Authority.
Sep 8, 2021

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Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit
Please join your fellow dentists and contact your members of Congress to ask them to oppose the Part B dental benefit and instead support the ADA’s alternative.
Sep 7, 2021

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Regulatory Update – September 2021
Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.
Sep 3, 2021

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Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms
An update on the vaccine mandate for healthcare providers and workers, including sample religious and medical accommodation forms.
Sep 3, 2021

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

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Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Aug 31, 2021

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PPE Available from the State
The state is currently accepting PPE requests from its PPE Backstop through Oct. 31, 2021.
Aug 31, 2021

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Medical Teams International in Urgent Need of Dentist Volunteers
Medical Teams International (MTI) is in urgent need of dentist volunteers who are willing to volunteer one or more days in September at mobile clinics around the state.
Aug 31, 2021

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Delta Dental of Washington Launches New Provider Web Chat Feature
Delta Dental of Washington is excited to announce a new feature on the DDWA website that will answer your questions without having to pick up the phone, Provider Web Chat.
Aug 31, 2021

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Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
Effective Oct. 1, Medicaid providers will need to check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing any controlled substance (Schedule II through Schedule IV, not just opioids) to an Apple Health patient.
Aug 30, 2021

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Reminder: Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase & Provider Enrollment Resources
On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all Apple Health covered services increased by 100%. Learn more about how to enroll as an Apple Health provider and sign up for DentistLink to start receiving referrals for adult Apple Health enrollees.

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PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

Medicare Dental Benefit

Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants

Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar

Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit

Regulatory Update – September 2021

Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms

DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 10

Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars

PPE Available from the State

Medical Teams International in Urgent Need of Dentist Volunteers

Delta Dental of Washington Launches New Provider Web Chat Feature

Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Reminder: Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase & Provider Enrollment Resources

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