Jun 03, 2020

DQAC Business Meeting - June 5

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 AM.

Jun 03, 2020

DQAC Meeting Friday, KN95 Masks Still Available & Additional Resources

DQAC meeting this Friday, KN95 masks still available for Washington dentists, upcoming ADA webinars and other updates.

Jun 03, 2020

Provider Credentialing Update

Starting June 11, 2020, providers will be required to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, ProviderSource.

Jun 03, 2020

Requirements for All Employers Under the Updated Safe Start Plan

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

Delta Announces Additional Practice Support, PPE Survey, COVID-19 Testing, KN95s Available

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

WSDA Secures Additional FDA-Approved KN95 Masks for Washington Dentists

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

WSDA Secures KN95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists

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

DQAC Update - Dentist Clinical Examinations

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.

May 20, 2020

Summary of Non-Urgent Care Requirements, DOSH Directive & Delta Interim Policies

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 Announces Non-Urgent Dental Care May Resume

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

Non-Urgent Dental Care to Resume Monday at Noon

It is anticipated that non-urgent dental care can resume at noon on Monday, May 18.

May 14, 2020

New Legislation to Strengthen ABCD Program Takes Effect June 11

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

May 15 DQAC Meeting Canceled

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

AIDS Education & Training Update

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

Reopening Dentistry, PPE Supplies, DQAC Meeting & ADA Resources

COVID-19 Updates: Reopening dentistry, PPE supplies, DQAC meeting this Friday and a reminder about ADA resources.

May 12, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 15​.

May 12, 2020

Delta Dental of Washington & WSDA Form COVID-19 Collaboration

WSDA and DDWA have formed a COVID-19 collaboration to address several immediate and medium-term issues related to fully reactivating the dental care delivery system in our state.

May 08, 2020

Updated Back to Work Toolkit & DQAC Meeting Postponed

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA invited by Governor to participate in healthcare reactivation discussions, updated Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit, May 8 DQAC meeting postponed.