WSDA News | Spring 2021

Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage

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COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Guide

Learn more about volunteering to administer the COVID-19 vaccine with WSDA's Vaccine Volunteer Guide.

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PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Mark your calendar! PNDC 2021 has been rescheduled to November 11-13 in Seattle (previously scheduled for June 24-26).

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Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Member exclusive! Get location-based demographic information using ADA’s interactive Practice Location Map. Visit ADA.org/PracticeMap.

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Washington State Dental Association

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.

COVID-19 Resources

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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Feb 3, 2021

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DQAC Interpretive Statement on Dentists Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released its interpretive statement regarding dentists administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 2, 2021

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Apply Now for Second Draw PPP Loan
Second draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are now available for small businesses that have already received a PPP loan.
Jan 30, 2021

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Attention Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro by March 1
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, you're missing out on a great business opportunity by not enrolling in WSDA Retro!
Jan 29, 2021

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Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!
Jan 28, 2021

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Dental Infection Control Rules Update
New Dental Infection Control Rules went into effect on Jan. 23, 2021. Learn more about the new rules and see resources for WSDA members.
Jan 27, 2021

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WSDA & Delta Launch Coordinated Effort to Support Dental Hygienist Training at UWSOD
This coordinated investment to expand hygienist education at UWSOD is a significant step in addressing the critical shortage of dental hygienists in Washington.
Jan 26, 2021

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Delta Dental Gives $1 Million for Dental Hygiene Training at UW
Delta Dental of Washington has announced a $1 million grant to the University of Washington School of Dentistry to support a partnership between Shoreline Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program and the dental school.
Jan 26, 2021

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Feb. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 12 PM.
Jan 21, 2021

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Dr. Joe Vaughn: It’s What’s Inside That Matters
"Training matters. Competence certainly matters. But I’d argue that what matters even more is your integrity. It’s what drives you to be better, to do the right thing and treat people well."
Jan 20, 2021

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Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Becomes Law
The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, legislation that repeals the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies, became law on Jan. 13.
Jan 19, 2021

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Safe Medication Return Program Now Live
The Department of Health Safe Medication Return program is now live and accepting unwanted and expired medications for disposal.
Jan 15, 2021

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Vaccine Clinics in King & Snohomish Counties
See large vaccine clinic locations currently vaccinating Phase 1A eligible individuals in King and Snohomish counties.

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WSDA News | Spring 2021

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PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

DQAC Interpretive Statement on Dentists Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine

Apply Now for Second Draw PPP Loan

Attention Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro by March 1

Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission

Dental Infection Control Rules Update

WSDA & Delta Launch Coordinated Effort to Support Dental Hygienist Training at UWSOD

Delta Dental Gives $1 Million for Dental Hygiene Training at UW

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Feb. 3

Dr. Joe Vaughn: It’s What’s Inside That Matters

Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Becomes Law

Safe Medication Return Program Now Live

Vaccine Clinics in King & Snohomish Counties

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