Apr 10, 2020

WSDA Seeks Action and Clarity from Governor’s Office

WSDA has been very active in advocating for solutions to the impacts that COVID-19 has had on dentists, their staff, and the patients they serve.

Apr 10, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, April 17.

Apr 09, 2020

Updated CDC Recommendations & Premera Financial Assistance

Updated CDC COVID-19 recommendations, Premera financial assistance and more.

Apr 08, 2020

WA Emergency Grant, Workers’ Comp Grace Period, DentistLink Signup, HPI Poll

Information regarding Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants & more.

Apr 07, 2020

PPP/EIDL Clarification, Delta Financial Assistance, Employment Matters

PPP/EIDL clarification, Delta financial assistance, employment matters and other COVID-19 resource updates.

Apr 07, 2020

Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments

Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.

Apr 07, 2020

Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments

Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.

Apr 03, 2020

DQAC’s COVID-19 Statement, Licensure & BLS Extensions, Exemptions for Small Businesses

Please take a moment to read the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) statement on COVID-19 and other important information.

Apr 02, 2020

PNDC 2020 is Canceled

After careful consideration and with the health and safety of our attendees in mind, WSDA has decided to cancel PNDC 2020.

Apr 02, 2020

Updated COVID-19 Clinical Guidance

Review updated documents from the ADA that provide guidance to help dentists minimize COVID-19 transmission risk when treating dental emergencies.

Apr 02, 2020

DQAC Updated Proposed Rule Drafts

Updated proposed rule drafts regarding dental infection control, dental administration of anesthetic agents, and specialty representation are available.

Apr 01, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has schedule a special webinar business meeting for Thursday, April 2.

Apr 01, 2020

Medicaid Code Updates & Teledentistry Webinars

Please see important information regarding updates to Medicaid codes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as newly recorded teledentistry webinars.

Mar 31, 2020

Message from WSDA President & SBA Loan Updates

An important update from WSDA President Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, plus time-sensitive updated information regarding EIDL grants.

Mar 31, 2020

HCA: Reimbursement Rate Increase for Emergency Dental Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Health Care Authority has temporarily increased the Apple Health (Medicaid) reimbursement rate for a limited set of oral surgery procedures.

Mar 30, 2020

Apply ASAP for Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Watch CARES Webinar

Practice owners who haven’t applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) should apply ASAP. Additionally, all dentists should watch ADA's CARES Act recorded webinar.

Mar 27, 2020

COVID-19 Clinical Guidance

Recently, the WSDA Board of Directors formed a work group of board members to monitor the clinical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 26, 2020

ADA Offers Free E-Books On Management, Regulatory Issues

The ADA is offering members two free e-books a week as a part of its ongoing efforts to support dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.