WSDA News: Summer 2019

2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw, virtual dentistry, required PGY1 residency point/counterpoint & more.

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WSDA v. Delta

Three member dentists, along with WSDA, are taking legal action against Delta Dental of Washington.

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PNDC 2020 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to the Emerald City in 2020! Save the date for May 28-30 in Seattle.

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The ADA Third Party Payer Concierge™ has helped 7,000+ dentists solve their benefits and coding issues.

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Washington State Dental Association

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,400 members, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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Oct 18, 2019

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NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices
The ADA is offering the webinar "NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices" on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.
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Oct 17, 2019

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Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting
The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment.
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Oct 17, 2019

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Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
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Oct 15, 2019

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ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to FDA Regarding SmileDirectClub
ADA’s pending citizen petition submitted to the FDA about SmileDirectClub’s marketing & direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners is active.
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Oct 14, 2019

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DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.
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Oct 11, 2019

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Free Dental Infection Control Assessments in Dental Clinics
The DOH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to provide free ICAR assessments to dental clinics in Washington.
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Oct 10, 2019

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Interested in the Use of Botox in Dentistry?
DQAC will discuss its Interpretive Statement on the use of Botulinum Toxin Injections/Dermal Fillers at its Oct. 25 business meeting.
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Oct 9, 2019

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State Board of Health Passes Emergency Ban on Flavored Vapor Products
WA State Board of Health passes emergency rule banning sale of flavored vapor products or any products used to create a flavored vapor product.
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Oct 9, 2019

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Your Delta Dental Proxy Ballot
Our recommendation, for those inquiring, is to hold off on completing your proxy ballot until we receive a response from Delta Dental.
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Latest News

NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices

Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting

Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules

ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to FDA Regarding SmileDirectClub

DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25

Free Dental Infection Control Assessments in Dental Clinics

Interested in the Use of Botox in Dentistry?

State Board of Health Passes Emergency Ban on Flavored Vapor Products

Your Delta Dental Proxy Ballot

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