Aug 27, 2020

N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot

BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.

Aug 27, 2020

N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.

Aug 27, 2020

Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15

The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.

Aug 26, 2020

DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey

The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.

Aug 25, 2020

License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30

Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.

Aug 21, 2020

Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders

ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."

Aug 18, 2020

Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic

HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020

American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care

The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.

Aug 11, 2020

Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News

WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.

Aug 06, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.

Aug 05, 2020

Update on Temporary Practice Permits

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.

Aug 03, 2020

DOH E-Prescribing Survey

The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.

Aug 03, 2020

HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility

Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.

Jul 31, 2020

ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members

The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.

Jul 31, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.

Jul 30, 2020

Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday

The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.

Jul 30, 2020

Quick PPE Survey

We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.

Jul 29, 2020

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on ​Thursday, July 30.