Mar 10, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Cancellations

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.

Mar 10, 2020

WSDA Retro Is a Go!

WSDA Retro will launch on April 1. The deadline to enroll has been extended to Thursday, March 12 at noon.

Mar 05, 2020

Volunteer Opportunity with Everyone for Veterans

Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, is looking for volunteer dentists to help provide free dental care to veterans.

Mar 04, 2020

Free & Low Cost Healthcare Online Search Tool

The Washington Healthcare Access Alliance (WHAA) recently updated its free and low cost clinic search tool.

Mar 02, 2020

Matters to Consider Before Forming a Dental Group Practice

WSDA News reached out to Emily R. Studebaker to discuss the legal considerations of starting a dental group practice in Washington.

Feb 28, 2020

The Future of Independent Practice? WSDA, ODA Join Forces to Explore Group Practice Formation

WSDA & ODA leaders are exploring how dentists in Washington and Oregon can create group dental practices. Read more in the WSDA News Winter 2020 cover story.

Feb 27, 2020

Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.

Feb 24, 2020

Dr. Judson Werner Holds Give Kids A Smile Day

Dr. Judson Werner recently partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue to host his office's annual Give Kids A Smile event.

Feb 24, 2020

A Message from OSAP Regarding Single-Use Disposable Facemasks

A message from the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) regarding CDC guidance for single-use disposable ​facemasks.

Feb 24, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Meetings

View details for several upcoming Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) meetings.

Feb 21, 2020

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Application deadlines are approaching for two loan repayment opportunities: the State Health Program & the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).

Feb 21, 2020

Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - March 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on Monday, March 2.

Feb 20, 2020

Opioid Prescribing Rules Update

Earlier this month, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) filed a rule making order to adopt new rules concerning opioid prescribing.

Feb 19, 2020

Sign Up for WSDA Retro by March 6

WSDA members who own dental practices can earn refunds on their workers' compensation premiums by enrolling in WSDA Retro by March 6.

Feb 19, 2020

Be a VIP at PNDC 2020

We are excited to offer a new benefit to Pacific Northwest Dental Conference attendees — the PNDC VIP Program!

Feb 18, 2020

Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Possible 2019-nCoV Infection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers resources for healthcare professionals caring for patients with confirmed or possible 2019-nCoV Infection.

Feb 13, 2020

Dentist Opioid Prescribing Resources

New opioid prescribing checklists are now available on the DQAC website.

Feb 11, 2020

Fewer Businesses Impacted Under New B&O Tax

Businesses with an annual gross income of less than $1 million will not be subject to the increased tax rate.