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.

Jul 29, 2020

Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest

Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.

Jul 28, 2020

More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.

Jul 28, 2020

ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund

Yesterday, the ADA emailed members ​to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.

Jul 28, 2020

Webinar: Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action

Join the ADA on Tuesday, July 28 for the webinar "Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action."

Jul 28, 2020

Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.

Jul 23, 2020

Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate.

Jul 22, 2020

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update

While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

Jul 21, 2020

Additional Masks Available & Provider Relief Funding Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA members now eligible to order two additional PPE kits, deadline to apply for Provider Relief Fund extended to Aug. 3.

Jul 15, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on ​Thursday, July 23.

Jul 08, 2020

DQAC Business Meeting - July 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.