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Nov 9, 2020

Why It's Important to Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy

Delta Member Dentists: Lock in your governance rights and help secure a transformational victory for patients and dentists in Washington by completing your proxy before the Delta Annual Member Meeting this Friday.

Nov 5, 2020

Last Week to Complete WDS/Delta Proxy

There is only one week left to ​complete your WDS/Delta proxy — join nearly 2,000 Delta member dentists who have already voted by completing your proxy today.

Nov 5, 2020

HHS Provider Relief Fund Deadline – Nov. 6

The ADA is reminding dentists that they have until 8:59​ PM PT Nov. 6 to apply for Phase 3 General Distribution Funding from the HHS Provider Relief Fund.

Nov 5, 2020

Still Time to Join Our Group Purchasing Order of PPE

There is still time for members to join WSDA's group order of PPE. Order your PPE by Monday, Nov. 9.

Nov 2, 2020

Informational Webinar on Proposed Delta Amendments

WSDA will host a webinar discussing the proposed amendments to the WDS/Delta Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4:30-5:30 PM.

Oct 30, 2020

WSDA Mentor Program: Mentor a UW Dental Student

WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!

Oct 29, 2020

Regulatory & Compliance News – October 2020

Learn more about recently implemented laws and regulations, rules under consideration by DQAC, and rules coming into effect in the near future.

Oct 29, 2020

Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Medical Providers

The Washington State Department of Health is warning health care professionals with Washington licenses about scammers falsely claiming to represent the DOH.

Oct 29, 2020

Reminder: Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

Oct 28, 2020

WDS/Delta Proxy: Vote Online Now

All Delta member dentists should have already received ​their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email. Vote online now to approve amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

Oct 28, 2020

Attention Dental Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro

The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Dec. 1.

Oct 27, 2020

Thank You For Your Membership

WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw shares a thank you message to WSDA members.

Oct 23, 2020

Sign Up Your GKAS Program by Nov. 13

Dentists and dental team members who manage Give Kids A Smile events have until Nov. 13 to sign their programs up to receive free oral health education and product kits.

Oct 23, 2020

Easily Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy Online

All Delta member dentists should have received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email on Monday.

Oct 23, 2020

WSDA News | Fall 2020

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

Oct 20, 2020

Take the DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Survey

The DOH is seeking feedback from providers and other stakeholders as they create a plan for how to prioritize a future COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.

Oct 20, 2020

Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.

Oct 19, 2020

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

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

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

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

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 14, 2020

New State Overtime Regulations

The Department of Labor and Industries approved rules that will update our state’s overtime regulations.

Oct 14, 2020

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

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

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

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

Agreement Reached in Delta Dental of Washington Lawsuit

A New Beginning with Delta Dental: Today we are excited to announce an important accomplishment in our ongoing dental benefits advocacy on behalf of you and your patients.

Oct 7, 2020

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 6, 2020

Town Hall Meeting: Proposed WDS Bylaws Changes, Memorandum of Understanding & Annual Meeting Questions

Delta will host a virtual town hall meeting on Oct. 8 to answer questions surrounding the proposed Bylaws changes, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and upcoming Annual Meeting.

Oct 6, 2020

Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

Oct 2, 2020

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.

Oct 1, 2020

Join DentPAC in Supporting Representative Michelle Caldier

Please join DentPAC in supporting the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist and the 2018 WSDA Citizen of the Year, Representative Michelle Caldier.

Sep 28, 2020

“WHO is Wrong” Op-Ed & License Expiration Extension Ending

COVID-19 Updates: Seattle Times op-ed rebuts WHO statement, DOH reminds providers of expiring license renewal extension and more.

Sep 25, 2020

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Sep 18, 2020

Webinar – Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant and Diabetic Patients

This 2-hour CE course will highlight evidence-based guidelines for delivering dental care to pregnant and diabetic patients.

Sep 18, 2020

HCA: Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999

The HCA recently issued a provider alert to dental Medicaid providers regarding PPE charges.

Sep 18, 2020

Apply to Offset Unemployment Charges & Medicaid PPE Charge Update

COVID-19 Updates: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges, Apple Health issues provider alert on PPE charges and more.

Sep 16, 2020

Amplifying Voices: A Series of Conversations on Diversity & Inclusion

The ADA will host a moderated panel discussion on racial inequalities in the dental profession on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM PT.

Sep 15, 2020

CDC Oral Health Fast Facts & Infographics

The CDC Division of Oral Health recently launched a new web page featuring open-access information and infographics on a variety of oral health topics.

Sep 15, 2020

Important Dental Workforce Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete an important survey to assess the needs and trends of Washington state’s dental workforce.

Sep 15, 2020

Spokane City Council Approves Contract to Begin Water Fluoridation

Spokane residents will benefit from a significant public health investment that will improve oral health, address health inequities, and contribute to overall health.

Sep 11, 2020

Telehealth Training Survey

The Washington State Telehealth Collaborative is currently surveying health care providers who have offered telemedicine video visits to their patients.

Sep 11, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 PM.

Sep 10, 2020

Reminder: Apply by Sept. 30 to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges

Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.

Sep 8, 2020

HCA: Change to Orthodontic Payment Methodology

Effective for all new cases with a start date of service on or after Oct. 1, 2020, HCA is changing several policies for orthodontic services related to payment methodology.

Sep 8, 2020

DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules

DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.

Aug 28, 2020

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement

While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

Aug 28, 2020

Apple Health Emergency Dental Rate Change Effective Oct. 1

Attention Apple Health dental providers: Effective Oct. 1, rates for emergency extractions for several codes will be rolled back to pre-COVID rates.

Aug 28, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.