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.
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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.
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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 11, 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.
