WSDA News | Fall 2020

Double Issue: A New Beginning — WSDA & Delta Announce Proposed Settlement / Navigating the Profession During COVID-19

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New Report from JADA

ADA study finds COVID-19 rate among dentists less than one percent

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,400 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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Oct 19, 2020

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Oct 16, 2020

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Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award
The ADA is seeking nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2021 10 Under 10 Awards.
Oct 15, 2020

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Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
Please vote now to approve amendments to the Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation, even if you plan on attending Delta’s annual meeting.
Oct 15, 2020

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ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%
Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.
Oct 14, 2020

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Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations
Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Oct 13, 2020

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Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3
COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.
Oct 13, 2020

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DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.
Oct 9, 2020

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Have You Done an Annual Review of Your Participating Provider Agreements?
It’s that time of year: leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and fall is upon us. This is a good time for you to review all of your signed dentist participation agreements.
Oct 8, 2020

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12 PM.
Oct 8, 2020

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Delta Proxy: How to Vote
WSDA recommends that you approve proposed amendments to Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation. Learn how to assign your proxy and vote online.
Oct 2, 2020

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Webinar: Supporting Healthcare Professionals During the Pandemic
Presented by the DEA, Seattle Field Division, in coordination with the HHS-OIG, this webinar is designed to raise awareness of the current nationwide opioid epidemic for medical professionals.
Sep 30, 2020

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Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences
Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

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WSDA News | Fall 2020

New Report from JADA

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24

Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation

ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%

Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations

Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3

DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23

Have You Done an Annual Review of Your Participating Provider Agreements?

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15

Delta Proxy: How to Vote

Webinar: Supporting Healthcare Professionals During the Pandemic

Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

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