Dec 22, 2020

Congress Passes Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act

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

HHS Launches 3rd Round of Provider Relief Fund Payments

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

New Telehealth Training & Other CE Requirements

Several upcoming continuing education requirements for dentists include a new telehealth training requirement, suicide prevention training and opioid prescribing CE.

Dec 17, 2020

Join HPI's COVID-19 Impact on Dental Practices Panel

Want to help ensure the data collected in HPI polling is representative of Washington dentists? Join the panel!

Dec 17, 2020

WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals Due. Jan 1

Please renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2021 by Jan. 1.

Dec 17, 2020

How COVID-19 is Reshaping Dentistry

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.

Dec 16, 2020

Dr. Sampada Deshpande: Five Things Associates Should Do Right Now to Buy a Practice in 2021

"Are you putting together goals for 2021? Is one of your goals that of acquiring a practice? If so, here are five things you need to do right now as an associate."

Dec 15, 2020

A Good Time to Consider Disability and Life Insurance

The best way to protect yourself, your family and your practice is to make sure your insurance policies have the full protection you need. Learn more from Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Dec 14, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

An update regarding vaccine prioritization for dentists and dental staff in Washington state.

Dec 11, 2020

Dental Action Day 2021 is Canceled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dental Action Day 2021, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, is canceled.

Dec 10, 2020

ADA Releases 2020 Dental Fee Survey Results

The ADA’s 2020 Survey of Dental Fees, which provides a national-level snapshot detailing fees charged for more than 250 of the most common dental treatments, is available for free to members.

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.