Dec 10, 2020

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Dec. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Dec 09, 2020

Join Our Group Purchasing Order of PPE

WSDA members can join in on a group buy of vetted, high-quality PPE through Friday, Dec. 11.

Dec 08, 2020

New Format of Required Workplace Rights Poster Now Available Online

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently released an updated required workplace rights poster.

Dec 06, 2020

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Dec. 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 18.

Dec 04, 2020

Free CE: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders

Register for Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO, a free 6-session program presented by the Oregon Health & Science University School of Community Dentistry.

Dec 04, 2020

Washington State Adopting CDC’s New Quarantine Guidelines

The Washington State Department of Health is adopting new CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine for people who have been exposed to COVID-19.

Dec 03, 2020

Join Our PPE Group Purchasing Order

WSDA is offering members a second opportunity to purchase high quality PPE as a group. Interested members must fill out a pre-order form by Monday, Dec. 7.

Dec 03, 2020

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 11

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 AM.

Dec 03, 2020

Gov. Inslee Announces Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

On Nov. 30, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health announced the launch of WA Notify, an anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Dec 02, 2020

Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package

The American Dental Association is urging dentists to take action and tell Congress to pass a new COVID-19 relief package by the end of the year.

Dec 02, 2020

2021 WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals

Please continue to support WSDA by renewing your membership for 2021. Your renewal helps us continue to serve as Washington’s strongest advocate in support of dentists and your patients.

Nov 30, 2020

Governor Inslee Updates Health Care COVID Proclamation

Proclamation 20-24.2 does not enact any additional restriction or limitation on the delivery of dental care or health care more broadly. Instead, the Governor’s Office is empowering health care providers to self-regulate capacity for care based upon parameters outlined in the proclamation. A detailed summary can be found here.

Nov 30, 2020

Incorrect Media Coverage of Updated COVID Proclamation

Last week, several media outlets incorrectly reported that non-urgent medical and dental procedures are suspended beginning Dec. 3. WSDA would like to assure providers and patients that these reports are incorrect.

Nov 29, 2020

DQAC Newsletter – November 2020

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Nov 29, 2020

DQAC Newsletter – July 2020

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Nov 27, 2020

New Washington State Quitline Resources Available

The Washington State Quitline has helped tens of thousands of Washingtonians quit smoking and other commercial tobacco use.

Nov 27, 2020

Safe Medication Return Program Gets Underway

Washington’s Safe Medication Return Program, a pioneering effort aimed at reducing medication misuse, abuse, and poisonings is now live.

Nov 25, 2020

Dr. Stephen Lee: Organized Dentistry Working for Us

"From top to bottom, organized dentistry has worked together for its members during this pandemic. If you have ever questioned the value of your association dues, this year should have proven to all dentists that it’s money well spent."