Jan 12, 2021
WSDA’s outside legal counsel, Studebaker Nault, answers questions regarding whether Washington dental offices can mandate that their staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 11, 2021
After thousands of grassroots emails from ADA members, as well as extensive lobbying from the ADA’s Government Affairs team, Congress has passed an end of the year package.
Jan 08, 2021
WSDA has been made aware of a large vaccine clinic planned for this weekend in Seattle by Kelly-Ross Pharmacy Group.
Jan 08, 2021
2021 provider applications close March 1, 2021, apply now if interested!
Jan 08, 2021
As of today, the Department of Health (DOH) has provided two methods for dental teams to verify their Phase 1A status and find a location to receive the vaccine in their area.
Jan 07, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 15 at 3 PM.
Jan 07, 2021
As of Jan. 1, 2021 the state minimum wage is $13.69 an hour, up from $13.50 an hour in 2020. The increase in minimum wage impacts salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Jan 06, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 12 PM.
Jan 05, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) finalized new Dental Infection Control Rules on Dec. 23, 2020.
Jan 04, 2021
If you practice as a general dental practitioner or pediatric dentist, please take the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) survey.
Dec 30, 2020
Today, state authorities updated Phase 1A of Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidance, adding a second tier to 1A that allows for the vaccination of all workers in health care settings, including the dental team.
Dec 23, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: Vaccination update, Congress passes relief package, HHS launches next round of Provider Relief Fund payments.
Dec 22, 2020
On Dec. 22, the Senate voted to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies by passing HR 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.
Dec 22, 2020
The next round of Provider Relief Fund distributions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now underway.
Dec 18, 2020
Several upcoming continuing education requirements for dentists include a new telehealth training requirement, suicide prevention training and opioid prescribing CE.
Dec 17, 2020
Want to help ensure the data collected in HPI polling is representative of Washington dentists? Join the panel!
Dec 17, 2020
Please renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2021 by Jan. 1.
Dec 17, 2020
To learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the future of dentistry, WSDA News asked four experts — Drs. Gordon Christensen, Gary Chiodo, Beatrice Gandara and John Kois — for their take on where things are headed.
