PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Oct. 22

The PNDC 2021 Early Bird deadline has been further extended through 11:59 PM on Friday, Oct. 22. Register now to save up to $100!

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Learn more about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer.

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Medicare Dental Benefit

This webinar discusses the state of play on Congressional efforts to expand a dental benefit in Medicare.

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,500 member dentists, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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WSDA has compiled COVID-19 resources at wsda.org/COVID-19 and will continue to add resources as they are released.

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Aug 31, 2021

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Medical Teams International in Urgent Need of Dentist Volunteers
Medical Teams International (MTI) is in urgent need of dentist volunteers who are willing to volunteer one or more days in September at mobile clinics around the state.
Aug 31, 2021

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Delta Dental of Washington Launches New Provider Web Chat Feature
Delta Dental of Washington is excited to announce a new feature on the DDWA website that will answer your questions without having to pick up the phone, Provider Web Chat.
Aug 31, 2021

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Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
Effective Oct. 1, Medicaid providers will need to check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing any controlled substance (Schedule II through Schedule IV, not just opioids) to an Apple Health patient.
Aug 30, 2021

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Reminder: Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase & Provider Enrollment Resources
On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all Apple Health covered services increased by 100%. Learn more about how to enroll as an Apple Health provider and sign up for DentistLink to start receiving referrals for adult Apple Health enrollees.
Aug 30, 2021

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Kickoff Meeting for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact
The Council for State Governments (CSG) held their kickoff meeting on Aug. 24 for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact, which aims to develop an interstate compact for license portability.
Aug 30, 2021

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 9
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 1:00 PM.
Aug 30, 2021

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DQAC Considers Rule Amendments Regarding Licensure Requirements for EFDAs
A CR-101 has been filed to consider rule amendments regarding licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs).
Aug 25, 2021

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PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24
The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is just 30 days away! Register your team by Sept. 24 to save up to $100 per person.
Aug 24, 2021

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Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II — Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III — Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).
Aug 23, 2021

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Take Action: Congress Considers a Medicare Dental Benefit
Now is the time for Congress to hear from dentists on how to design a new dental benefit in Medicare and how it could best work for dentists and Medicare patients. Contact your members of Congress.
Aug 19, 2021

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Office of Equity Survey and Listening Session Registration
The Washington State Office of Equity is gathering feedback about equity, diversity, and inclusion through a survey and listening sessions. The Office of Equity wants to gain insight from agencies across Washington, and WSDA believes it is important that the dental profession provides input into this process.
Aug 18, 2021

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Practice Owners: Earn Refunds on Workers' Compensation Premiums
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! Sign up by Sept. 1.

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Medical Teams International in Urgent Need of Dentist Volunteers

Delta Dental of Washington Launches New Provider Web Chat Feature

Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Reminder: Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase & Provider Enrollment Resources

Kickoff Meeting for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 9

DQAC Considers Rule Amendments Regarding Licensure Requirements for EFDAs

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

Take Action: Congress Considers a Medicare Dental Benefit

Office of Equity Survey and Listening Session Registration

Practice Owners: Earn Refunds on Workers' Compensation Premiums

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