Jun 05, 2020
An update on dentist licensure clinical examinations following the June 5 Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting.
ComplyBetter: Dental Compliance Solution from WSDA
Available now! Easily stay compliant with HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control requirements and more with ComplyBetter — the new online, on-demand dental compliance tool from WSDA.
WSDA News | Issue 2, 2025
Featuring cover story "Avoiding Burnout: Managing the Stresses of the Dental Profession." Plus, Dr. Mark Egbert reflects on his years of service and leadership with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and other news.
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Jun 04, 2020
Congress has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which will provide increased flexibility for borrowers who have received or will receive PPP loans.
Jun 03, 2020
L&I recently released an eLearning tool that explains Washington's new overtime rules.
Jun 03, 2020
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 03, 2020
DQAC meeting this Friday, KN95 masks still available for Washington dentists, upcoming ADA webinars and other updates.
Jun 03, 2020
Starting June 11, 2020, providers will be required to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, ProviderSource.
Jun 03, 2020
On May 29, Gov. Inslee issued a new Safe Start proclamation to continue the phased approach toward recovery that includes requirements for all WA employers.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: Delta announces additional practice support, WSDA's PPE survey, WSDA & UWSoD advocate to allow dentists to provide COVID-19 testing & more.
May 29, 2020
We have secured a second wave of 150,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Available while supplies last — order online now.
May 27, 2020
Every actively practicing licensed dentist in Washington is eligible to receive one bag of 50 masks (half KN95, half surgical) at no cost.
May 21, 2020
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: Summary of requirements for return to providing non-urgent care, DOSH directive & fit tests, Delta interim policies/guidelines.
May 18, 2020
Governor Inslee announced that non-urgent dental and medical care could resume, provided the criteria laid out in Proclamation 20-24.1 are met.
May 15, 2020
It is anticipated that non-urgent dental care can resume at noon on Monday, May 18.
May 14, 2020
WSDA was pleased to support two pieces of legislation that were signed into law this year to strengthen the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
May 14, 2020
The DQAC meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15 has been canceled. Please read this message from the Commission explaining the reason for the cancellation.
May 13, 2020
As of June 11, 2020, HIV/AIDS education and training for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and EFDAs will no longer be required.
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: Reopening dentistry, PPE supplies, DQAC meeting this Friday and a reminder about ADA resources.
