WSDA News | Issue 1, 2024

Featuring the importance of dentists in the Legislature, changes for professional liability coverage through WDIA and more.

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Aug 2, 2023

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Dental Services Resume at 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic
Volunteers provide more than $1 million in compassionate dental care at the free, four-day event.
Aug 2, 2023

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WDIA: Changes to Your TDIC Policies
Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) has received many inquiries from TDIC policyholders regarding changes to their TDIC Professional Liability. WDIA wants to be sure that policyholders have correct information about the changes.
Aug 2, 2023

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Reminder: Free Virtual CE on August 16 – Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration
Members: Register by Sunday, August 13 for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.
Aug 2, 2023

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Volunteer Dentists and Assistants Needed for Community Connect Event - September 29
Skagit County Public Health is looking for at least 2 dentists, 2 assistants, and any possible hygienists that would like to volunteer providing free services to low income and vulnerable community members.
Jul 31, 2023

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Updated ADA Dentist Well-Being Program Directory
This free and downloadable State Well-Being Program Directory provides a list of state contacts to help connect you to support during your time of need.
Jul 31, 2023

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Reminder: Submit Your Full Fee on Dental Claim Forms
The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs recommends that it is always appropriate to report your full fee on the dental claim form for each service reported to a third-party payer.
Jul 28, 2023

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ADA Legislative Action Alert - Take Action for Dental Health
The Action for Dental Health Act, which provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) oral health workforce grant program, will expire at the end of this fiscal year.
Jul 26, 2023

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DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting - August 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Inclusion Committee will meet on August 3 at 12:00 PM.
Jul 26, 2023

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DQAC Newsletter - July 2023
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jul 19, 2023

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WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining
Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted. Now through Sept. 30, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap you submit.
Jul 19, 2023

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Updated Apple Health Billing Codes and Fee Schedule
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services billing guide, Orthodontic Services billing guide, and Dental Program fee schedule.
Jul 19, 2023

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DQAC Business Meeting - July 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, July 28 at 10:00 AM.

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WSDA News | Issue 1, 2024

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Washington State Dental Association

Latest News

Dental Services Resume at 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic

WDIA: Changes to Your TDIC Policies

Reminder: Free Virtual CE on August 16 – Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration

Volunteer Dentists and Assistants Needed for Community Connect Event - September 29

Updated ADA Dentist Well-Being Program Directory

Reminder: Submit Your Full Fee on Dental Claim Forms

ADA Legislative Action Alert - Take Action for Dental Health

DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting - August 3

DQAC Newsletter - July 2023

WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Updated Apple Health Billing Codes and Fee Schedule

DQAC Business Meeting - July 28

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