Blog

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.

Aug 28, 2020

Reminder: Three-Year Dental CE Reporting Requirement

As a reminder, CE requirements effective last year require dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.

Aug 28, 2020

DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 AM.

Aug 28, 2020

Application Now Available: Opportunity to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges

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

Aug 28, 2020

Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13

The deadline to apply for the HHS Provider Relief Fund has now been extended to Sept. 13.

Aug 28, 2020

N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot

BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.

Aug 27, 2020

N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.

Aug 27, 2020

Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15

The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.

Aug 26, 2020

DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey

The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.

Aug 25, 2020

License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30

Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.

Aug 21, 2020

Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders

ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."

Aug 18, 2020

Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic

HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020

American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care

The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.

Aug 12, 2020

Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News

WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.

Aug 6, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.

Aug 5, 2020

Update on Temporary Practice Permits

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.

Aug 3, 2020

DOH E-Prescribing Survey

The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.

Aug 3, 2020

HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility

Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.

Jul 31, 2020

ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members

The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.

Jul 31, 2020

DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.

Jul 30, 2020

Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday

The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.

Jul 30, 2020

Quick PPE Survey

We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.

Jul 29, 2020

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach webinar meeting on ​Thursday, July 30.

Jul 29, 2020

Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest

Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.

Jul 28, 2020

More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.

Jul 28, 2020

ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund

Yesterday, the ADA emailed members ​to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.

Jul 28, 2020

Webinar: Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action

Join the ADA on Tuesday, July 28 for the webinar "Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action."

Jul 28, 2020

Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.

Jul 23, 2020

Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate.

Jul 23, 2020

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update

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.

Jul 21, 2020

Additional Masks Available & Provider Relief Funding Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA members now eligible to order two additional PPE kits, deadline to apply for Provider Relief Fund extended to Aug. 3.

Jul 15, 2020

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on ​Thursday, July 23.