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.

May 08, 2020

Update: DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8

For those who tried to access the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s special business meeting on May 8, 2020, please know the meeting was rescheduled upon its start.

May 08, 2020

Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Webinar - May 13

The HCA is offering the webinar "Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic" for Apple Health (Medicaid) dental providers on Wednesday, May 13.

May 08, 2020

Update on PMP System Upgrade

The Department of Health went live with an updated version of the Prescription Monitoring Program on May 5.

May 07, 2020

PMP Integration Requirement Delayed

The Washington State Department of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from demonstrating EHR integration with the PMP due to COVID-19.

May 07, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 8.

May 07, 2020

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - May 14

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 14.

May 06, 2020

ADA's Call to Action

Yesterday, the ADA launched a campaign to urge Congress to further address dentistry in the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation.

May 05, 2020

WSDA Requests Insurance Modifications & PPP Funding Still Available

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA sends letter to OIC requesting insurance modifications, PPP funding still available.

May 04, 2020

Understanding Reopening Dentistry in Washington

Further clarification on dental care that can currently be provided in our state, the date upon which elective care may resume, and whether the Governor’s extended stay-at-home order and “Safe Start” plan announcement impact dentistry.