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Save the Date for PNDC 2022!

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Aug 5, 2021

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Take Action Now: LTSS Program Deadline Quickly Approaching
The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022, and with the deadline quickly approaching, it is imperative that individuals wanting to opt-out of the program start exploring their long-term care coverage options.
Aug 5, 2021

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Dental Therapy Task Force Information
Information about the State appointed Dental Therapy Task Force meetings can be found here.
Jul 30, 2021

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Meet CE Requirements for Dentists at PNDC 2021
Meet infection control, suicide prevention, opioid prescribing, minimal & moderate sedation, and BLS CE requirements for dentists at PNDC 2021, Nov. 11-13 in Seattle.
Jul 29, 2021

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WSDA House of Delegates: Sept. 9-11 in Spokane
The 2021 WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, will meet Sept. 9-11 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. See current resolutions, delegates, candidates for elected positions and more.
Jul 23, 2021

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State-Appointed Dental Therapy Task Force Meetings Open to Public
A state-appointed dental therapy task force will hold its first meeting, which is open to the public, on Monday, July 26 from 2-4 PM.
Jul 21, 2021

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State Calls on Providers to Continue Work to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination
Last Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH announced the Power of Providers (POP) Initiative to continue to encourage all health care providers in the state to reach out and talk to their patients about COVID-19 vaccination.
Jul 19, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 30 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 19, 2021

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CDC Revises Infection Control Guidance for Dentistry
The CDC has revised infection control guidance for dental offices, removing recommendations that dentists avoid aerosol-generating procedures for all patients and replacing it with language advising that the procedures be avoided only for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Jul 15, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative Event with Gov. Inslee for Health Care Providers
Governor Jay Inslee, Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, and the Washington State Department of Health are inviting all health care providers in the state to a virtual meeting on Friday, July 16 from 7:30-8:00 AM.
Jul 14, 2021

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ADA Releases Updated COVID-19 Dental Office Procedures Emphasizing Need for Hazard Assessments
The American Dental Association's new Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 provides updated information for dentists to consider as they assess COVID-19 workplace hazards and make decisions that are best for their practices.
Jul 12, 2021

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PPP Forgiveness Deadlines Approaching for Borrowers Who Received First Draw Loans
For dentists who received first draw Paycheck Protection Program loans, the deadline to apply for loan forgiveness could be on the horizon. Depending on when the borrower received the loan and used the funds, the forgiveness period could fall between July and September of this year.
Jul 12, 2021

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DQAC Newsletter – July 2021
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

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WSDA House of Delegates: Sept. 9-11 in Spokane

State-Appointed Dental Therapy Task Force Meetings Open to Public

State Calls on Providers to Continue Work to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination

DQAC Business Meeting – July 30

CDC Revises Infection Control Guidance for Dentistry

COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative Event with Gov. Inslee for Health Care Providers

ADA Releases Updated COVID-19 Dental Office Procedures Emphasizing Need for Hazard Assessments

PPP Forgiveness Deadlines Approaching for Borrowers Who Received First Draw Loans

DQAC Newsletter – July 2021

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