Jul 29, 2019
DQAC seeks feedback on proposed rules establishing additional opioid prescribing patient notification requirements.
Jul 26, 2019
The latest issue of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Newsletter is now available to read online.
Jul 25, 2019
On June 27, the ADA sent a complaint letter to the FTC citing several practices of SmileDirectClub that the ADA believes to be deceptive.
Jul 19, 2019
Last month, the Department of Labor and Industries filed a proposed rule that would update Washington's overtime regulations.
Jul 16, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 26.
Jul 15, 2019
Ever wonder why a claim was denied or the dental plan consultant asked for more documentation? Join the ADA and a consultant from a major dental plan to learn more during this free webinar on July 23.
Jul 10, 2019
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Friday, July 19.
Jul 09, 2019
The ADA is offering two upcoming webinars, "Pain and Patient Expectations: Using Motivational Interviewing to Promote Best Practices" on July 17 and "Emergency Department Referral Model In Action: Addressing Dental Access, Opioid Prevention and Pain Management" on August 6.
Jul 07, 2019
Legislation regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave program, wage and salary information, medical debt, healthcare whistleblowers, and dental laboratories goes into effect on July 28.
Jul 05, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health has created a new measles FAQ page for dental healthcare professionals.
Jul 02, 2019
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Jul 02, 2019
Raise awareness and funds for the Oral Cancer Foundation at the Washington Oral Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 12 in Kirkland.
Jul 02, 2019
The new Paid Family and Medical Leave reporting system launched on July 1 and is now live on Secure Access Washington (SAW). As a result of the new technology system, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has extended the deadline for reporting from July 31 to August 31.
Jul 01, 2019
Attend the Region 10 Opioid Summit August 7-8 in Vancouver, WA. The summit will feature sessions focused around prevention, special interventions, treatment and recovery.
Jul 01, 2019
WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki recently presented President's Awards to eight individuals who have made outstanding contributions to dentistry in Washington.
Jun 28, 2019
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has filed a proposed rule that would update our state’s overtime regulations, which have not been revised since 1976. The proposed rule would render more workers eligible for overtime benefits.
Jun 25, 2019
On behalf of the volunteer member dentists and WSDA staff who plan the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, we are excited to announce that PNDC will return to the Emerald City in 2020!
Jun 25, 2019
DQAC will hold a hearing on rule amendments regarding allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision on Friday, July 26.
