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.

Mar 26, 2020

Updated 2020 DQAC Meeting Dates

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has released updated meeting dates and locations for its remaining 2020 business meetings.

Mar 25, 2020

Unemployment Insurance Webinar, Insurance FAQs & Other Resources

Unemployment Insurance Webinar, Insurance FAQs, ADA Resources

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Resources

Be aware of COVID-19 resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington State Department of Health and American Dental Association.

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update

As the spread of COVID-19 continues in our state, we have received several questions from members. We have provided resources based on those questions.

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update | March 16, 7:45 PM

Throughout the day, WSDA leadership has been in ongoing communication with our state’s public health officials and providing active clinical input into evolving recommendations for reducing the communal spread of COVID-19.

Mar 24, 2020

Forthcoming Guidance to Postpone Elective Dental Care

Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Guidance From DOH

The Department of Health has released COVID-19 guidance for dental offices.

Mar 24, 2020

Advocating for Economic Relief

WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.

Mar 24, 2020

Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA

This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."

Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices

Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”

Mar 24, 2020

COVID Webinars & Other Resources

COVID Webinars, Teledentistry & Emergency Care Guidance, Delta Financial Support

Mar 24, 2020

Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Legislation Package, Now Working On Third

The House and Senate have passed legislation, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act."

Mar 20, 2020

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 25

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Mar 20, 2020

Delta Announces Member Dentist Support & Other Updates

Delta Dental of Washington announces member dentist COVID-19 financial support and other updates.

Mar 19, 2020

Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process

Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.

Mar 13, 2020

PNDC 2020 Status Update - March 13

PNDC 2020 will take place as planned May 28-30 in Seattle.

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.