Apr 29, 2019
The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.
Apr 27, 2019
The Health Care Authority, Amerigroup Dental Plan of WA, Delta Dental and MCNA have scheduled multiple provider trainings throughout the state to provide information on the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.
Apr 26, 2019
In March, WSDA and WDIA officially extended their partnership with The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) for five years through March 2024.
Apr 26, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 2.
Apr 25, 2019
PNDC 2019 offers members an affordable, convenient way to meet opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation and BLS CE requirements all in one place.
Apr 24, 2019
Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.
Apr 24, 2019
The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.
Apr 23, 2019
Read recent opioid-related news from the American Dental Association.
Apr 23, 2019
The Spring Issue of the WSDA News is available online today! Read cover story "Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company."
Apr 22, 2019
Please consider attending the DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, February 1.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.
Apr 22, 2019
Attend DQAC meetings on Friday, March 1 to provide comments regarding proposed rule modifications to the following: Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.
Apr 22, 2019
Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 22 to consider adoption of proposed changes to WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC will hold a Jurisprudence Examination Committee webinar meeting on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Monday, March 11.
