Aug 23, 2019

WSDA News | Summer 2019

The Summer 2019 issue of the WSDA News – featuring 2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw, virtual dentistry and more – is now available.

Aug 23, 2019

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Sept. 5

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 12 PM.

Aug 21, 2019

Reminder: New & Emerging Speaker Series Applications Due Friday

Applications are due by this Friday, August 23 for the New & Emerging Speaker Series, which gives WSDA members the chance to present at PNDC 2020.

Aug 15, 2019

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - Aug. 28

DQAC will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on August 28.

Aug 14, 2019

ADA Webinar - Self-Funded (ERISA) Dental Plans: What You Need to Know

This webinar will discuss the differences between self-funded and fully insured plans, why employers self-fund dental plans, and related questions.

Aug 13, 2019

Department of Health Scam Alert

The DOH recently alerted providers about a scam in which scam artists are calling clinics and offices posing as government officials.

Aug 12, 2019

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Aug. 19

The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will finalize proposed dental infection control rule language during a meeting on Monday, August 19.

Aug 12, 2019

Reminder: Changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

The new law renders it unlawful for employers, of all sizes, to request a job applicant’s wage or salary history, with few exceptions.

Aug 07, 2019

Spread the Word About Impaired Driving From Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs

The DOH and DQAC are encouraging dentists to consult with patients about the driving risks associated with prescription and nonprescription drugs.

Aug 07, 2019

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Infection Control Rules

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to ​dental infection rules

Aug 06, 2019

Prescription Monitoring Program Upgrade

The Department of Health recently released information regarding a technology upgrade to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).

Aug 05, 2019

ADA On-Demand Webinar: Legal Updates for Dental Practitioners

ADA webinar covers what you can do to help avoid malpractice claims or dental board disciplinary actions.

Aug 04, 2019

Volunteer with Special Smiles at Special Olympics WA Summer State Games

Volunteers are needed for Special Olympics WA Special Smiles screenings on Saturday, August 17 in Everett.

Jul 31, 2019

Apply to Speak at PNDC 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2020.

Jul 30, 2019

ADA On-Demand Webinar - Contracts and Processing Policies: Impact on Your Revenue

ADA webinar covers common contractual clauses within third-party payer contracts and their potential financial implications on a dental practice.

Jul 30, 2019

ADA News: Dental Laboratory Accountability Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State

ADA News recently covered the passage of HB 1177, which requires dental laboratories doing business in Washington to register with the DOH.

Jul 29, 2019

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rules

DQAC seeks feedback on proposed rules establishing additional opioid prescribing patient notification requirements.

Jul 26, 2019

DQAC Newsletter - July 2019

The latest issue of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Newsletter is now available to read online.