Apr 23, 2020
DQAC Update, PPP/EIDL Funding & Additional Loans/Grants
COVID-19 Updates: DQAC update, PPP/EIDL funding, additional loans/grants and more.
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Apr 22, 2020
Emergency Rules Adopted to Reduce Burden on Practitioners Prescribing CII During COVID-19
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopts emergency rules to reduce burdens on practitioners prescribing Schedule II substances.
Apr 22, 2020
WSDA Requests Delta Provide Additional Financial Relief to Washington Dentists
WSDA requests that Delta contribute $50 million in additional financial relief to Washington dentists.
Apr 20, 2020
ADA Guidance on PPE, Unemployment Resources, Economic Impact Survey
COVID-19 Updates: ADA interim guidance on PPE, updated ESD website/webinars and more.
Apr 17, 2020
SBA Runs Out of Money, Grants Available in Distressed Communities, COVID-19 Testing
SBA unable to accept new loan applications, Save Small Business Fund grant opportunity & more COVID-19 updates.
Apr 15, 2020
Next Steps in Our Return to Providing Non-Emergent Care
Discussions around protocols and guidance for the return to providing increasingly needed non-urgent and routine care have begun.
Apr 14, 2020
Delta Financial Assistance Deadline, EIDL Clarification, PPP Advocacy
Please see important updates and reminders on different sources of financial assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 13, 2020
SBA Loan Resource Center & Workforce Survey
ADA has launched a Small Business Administration Loan Resource Center to utilize as a resource for information on EIDL and PPP loans offered by the SBA.
Apr 10, 2020
WSDA Seeks Action and Clarity from Governor’s Office
WSDA has been very active in advocating for solutions to the impacts that COVID-19 has had on dentists, their staff, and the patients they serve.
Apr 10, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 17
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, April 17.
Apr 9, 2020
Updated CDC Recommendations & Premera Financial Assistance
Updated CDC COVID-19 recommendations, Premera financial assistance and more.
Apr 8, 2020
WA Emergency Grant, Workers’ Comp Grace Period, DentistLink Signup, HPI Poll
Information regarding Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants & more.
Apr 7, 2020
PPP/EIDL Clarification, Delta Financial Assistance, Employment Matters
PPP/EIDL clarification, Delta financial assistance, employment matters and other COVID-19 resource updates.
Apr 7, 2020
Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments
Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.
Apr 7, 2020
Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments
Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.
Apr 3, 2020
DQAC’s COVID-19 Statement, Licensure & BLS Extensions, Exemptions for Small Businesses
Please take a moment to read the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) statement on COVID-19 and other important information.
Apr 2, 2020
PNDC 2020 is Canceled
After careful consideration and with the health and safety of our attendees in mind, WSDA has decided to cancel PNDC 2020.
Apr 2, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Clinical Guidance
Review updated documents from the ADA that provide guidance to help dentists minimize COVID-19 transmission risk when treating dental emergencies.
Apr 2, 2020
DQAC Updated Proposed Rule Drafts
Updated proposed rule drafts regarding dental infection control, dental administration of anesthetic agents, and specialty representation are available.
Apr 1, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 2
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has schedule a special webinar business meeting for Thursday, April 2.
Apr 1, 2020
Medicaid Code Updates & Teledentistry Webinars
Please see important information regarding updates to Medicaid codes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as newly recorded teledentistry webinars.
Mar 31, 2020
Message from WSDA President & SBA Loan Updates
An important update from WSDA President Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, plus time-sensitive updated information regarding EIDL grants.
Mar 31, 2020
HCA: Reimbursement Rate Increase for Emergency Dental Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Health Care Authority has temporarily increased the Apple Health (Medicaid) reimbursement rate for a limited set of oral surgery procedures.
Mar 30, 2020
Apply ASAP for Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Watch CARES Webinar
Practice owners who haven’t applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) should apply ASAP. Additionally, all dentists should watch ADA's CARES Act recorded webinar.
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 Clinical Guidance
Recently, the WSDA Board of Directors formed a work group of board members to monitor the clinical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
ADA Offers Free E-Books On Management, Regulatory Issues
The ADA is offering members two free e-books a week as a part of its ongoing efforts to support dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
Updated 2020 DQAC Meeting Dates
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has released updated meeting dates and locations for its remaining 2020 business meetings.
Mar 25, 2020
Unemployment Insurance Webinar, Insurance FAQs & Other Resources
Unemployment Insurance Webinar, Insurance FAQs, ADA Resources
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Resources
Be aware of COVID-19 resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington State Department of Health and American Dental Association.
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update
As the spread of COVID-19 continues in our state, we have received several questions from members. We have provided resources based on those questions.
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update | March 16, 7:45 PM
Throughout the day, WSDA leadership has been in ongoing communication with our state’s public health officials and providing active clinical input into evolving recommendations for reducing the communal spread of COVID-19.
Mar 24, 2020
Forthcoming Guidance to Postpone Elective Dental Care
Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance From DOH
The Department of Health has released COVID-19 guidance for dental offices.
Mar 24, 2020
Advocating for Economic Relief
WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.
Mar 24, 2020
Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA
This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices
Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”
Mar 24, 2020
COVID Webinars & Other Resources
COVID Webinars, Teledentistry & Emergency Care Guidance, Delta Financial Support
Mar 24, 2020
Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Legislation Package, Now Working On Third
The House and Senate have passed legislation, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act."
Mar 20, 2020
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 25
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Mar 20, 2020
Delta Announces Member Dentist Support & Other Updates
Delta Dental of Washington announces member dentist COVID-19 financial support and other updates.
Mar 19, 2020
Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process
Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.
Mar 13, 2020
PNDC 2020 Status Update - March 13
PNDC 2020 will take place as planned May 28-30 in Seattle.
Mar 10, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Cancellations
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.
Mar 10, 2020
WSDA Retro Is a Go!
WSDA Retro will launch on April 1. The deadline to enroll has been extended to Thursday, March 12 at noon.
Mar 5, 2020
Volunteer Opportunity with Everyone for Veterans
Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, is looking for volunteer dentists to help provide free dental care to veterans.
Mar 4, 2020
Free & Low Cost Healthcare Online Search Tool
The Washington Healthcare Access Alliance (WHAA) recently updated its free and low cost clinic search tool.
Mar 2, 2020
Matters to Consider Before Forming a Dental Group Practice
WSDA News reached out to Emily R. Studebaker to discuss the legal considerations of starting a dental group practice in Washington.
Feb 28, 2020
The Future of Independent Practice? WSDA, ODA Join Forces to Explore Group Practice Formation
WSDA & ODA leaders are exploring how dentists in Washington and Oregon can create group dental practices. Read more in the WSDA News Winter 2020 cover story.
Feb 27, 2020
Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.
Feb 24, 2020
Dr. Judson Werner Holds Give Kids A Smile Day
Dr. Judson Werner recently partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue to host his office's annual Give Kids A Smile event.
