Blog

Sep 16, 2019

Reminder: New Legislation Takes Effect Oct. 1

Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1198, concerning health provider misconduct, takes effect October 1, 2019.

Sep 10, 2019

Securing the Future of Your Practice

Join Practice Management Associates & Columbia Bank for CE course "Securing the Future of your Practice" Sept. 27 in Snoqualmie or Oct. 11 in Spokane.

Sep 6, 2019

ADA Member Resource: Understanding PPO Agreements

Understand what to look for before signing a participating dentist agreement and learn what different contract clauses mean with these ADA resources.

Sep 4, 2019

Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation

The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment. Submit comments by October 7.

Sep 4, 2019

DQAC Meetings - Sept. 13

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting & Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, September 13 in Spokane.

Aug 29, 2019

Association Resolutions & Candidates for Elected Positions

The WSDA House of Delegates will meet September 26-28 in Spokane to vote on resolutions and hold elections for the coming year.

Aug 29, 2019

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rule Language

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to amend WAC 246-817-907 – Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.

Aug 28, 2019

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Aug. 31

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for quarters 1 and 2 is due by August 31.

Aug 27, 2019

Raise the Bar On Your Precious Metal Refining with D-MMEX EasyRefine

Gold rates are climbing to $1,500 per ounce. Now is the time to turn scrap metal (crowns, bridgework, silver alloy powder, and more) into cash!

Aug 26, 2019

Dr. Robin Henderson Named Finalist for ADA Design Innovation Awards

WSDA member Dr. Robin Henderson’s Clarkston dental practice was recently named a finalist for the ADA's inagural Design Innovation Awards.

Aug 23, 2019

WSDA News | Summer 2019

The Summer 2019 issue of the WSDA News – featuring 2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw, virtual dentistry and more – is now available.

Aug 23, 2019

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Sept. 5

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 12 PM.

Aug 21, 2019

Reminder: New & Emerging Speaker Series Applications Due Friday

Applications are due by this Friday, August 23 for the New & Emerging Speaker Series, which gives WSDA members the chance to present at PNDC 2020.

Aug 15, 2019

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - Aug. 28

DQAC will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on August 28.

Aug 14, 2019

ADA Webinar - Self-Funded (ERISA) Dental Plans: What You Need to Know

This webinar will discuss the differences between self-funded and fully insured plans, why employers self-fund dental plans, and related questions.

Aug 13, 2019

Department of Health Scam Alert

The DOH recently alerted providers about a scam in which scam artists are calling clinics and offices posing as government officials.

Aug 12, 2019

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Aug. 19

The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will finalize proposed dental infection control rule language during a meeting on Monday, August 19.

Aug 12, 2019

Reminder: Changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

The new law renders it unlawful for employers, of all sizes, to request a job applicant’s wage or salary history, with few exceptions.

Aug 7, 2019

Spread the Word About Impaired Driving From Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs

The DOH and DQAC are encouraging dentists to consult with patients about the driving risks associated with prescription and nonprescription drugs.

Aug 7, 2019

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Infection Control Rules

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to dental infection rules

Aug 6, 2019

Prescription Monitoring Program Upgrade

The Department of Health recently released information regarding a technology upgrade to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).

Aug 5, 2019

ADA On-Demand Webinar: Legal Updates for Dental Practitioners

ADA webinar covers what you can do to help avoid malpractice claims or dental board disciplinary actions.

Aug 4, 2019

Volunteer with Special Smiles at Special Olympics WA Summer State Games

Volunteers are needed for Special Olympics WA Special Smiles screenings on Saturday, August 17 in Everett.

Jul 31, 2019

Apply to Speak at PNDC 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2020.

Jul 30, 2019

ADA On-Demand Webinar - Contracts and Processing Policies: Impact on Your Revenue

ADA webinar covers common contractual clauses within third-party payer contracts and their potential financial implications on a dental practice.

Jul 30, 2019

ADA News: Dental Laboratory Accountability Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State

ADA News recently covered the passage of HB 1177, which requires dental laboratories doing business in Washington to register with the DOH.

Jul 29, 2019

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rules

DQAC seeks feedback on proposed rules establishing additional opioid prescribing patient notification requirements.

Jul 26, 2019

DQAC Newsletter - July 2019

The latest issue of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Newsletter is now available to read online.

Jul 25, 2019

ADA Files Complaint about SmileDirectClub with Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

On June 27, the ADA sent a complaint letter to the FTC citing several practices of SmileDirectClub that the ADA believes to be deceptive.

Jul 19, 2019

Reminder: Proposed Overtime Rule Change

Last month, the Department of Labor and Industries filed a proposed rule that would update Washington's overtime regulations.

Jul 16, 2019

DQAC Meeting - July 26

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 26.

Jul 15, 2019

ADA Webinar: Claims Submission in the Eyes of a Dental Consultant – Session II

Ever wonder why a claim was denied or the dental plan consultant asked for more documentation? Join the ADA and a consultant from a major dental plan to learn more during this free webinar on July 23.

Jul 10, 2019

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 19

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Friday, July 19.

Jul 9, 2019

Upcoming Opioid Webinars from ADA

The ADA is offering two upcoming webinars, "Pain and Patient Expectations: Using Motivational Interviewing to Promote Best Practices" on July 17 and "Emergency Department Referral Model In Action: Addressing Dental Access, Opioid Prevention and Pain Management" on August 6.

Jul 7, 2019

Reminder: New Legislation Takes Effect this Month

Legislation regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave program, wage and salary information, medical debt, healthcare whistleblowers, and dental laboratories goes into effect on July 28.

Jul 5, 2019

Measles FAQs for Dental Professionals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health has created a new measles FAQ page for dental healthcare professionals.

Jul 2, 2019

Paid Family & Medical Leave: How to Prepare as an Employer

Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.

Jul 2, 2019

Washington Oral Cancer Walk

Raise awareness and funds for the Oral Cancer Foundation at the Washington Oral Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 12 in Kirkland.

Jul 2, 2019

Paid Family and Medical Leave Reporting Deadline Extended

The new Paid Family and Medical Leave reporting system launched on July 1 and is now live on Secure Access Washington (SAW). As a result of the new technology system, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has extended the deadline for reporting from July 31 to August 31.

Jul 1, 2019

Region 10 Opioid Summit

Attend the Region 10 Opioid Summit August 7-8 in Vancouver, WA. The summit will feature sessions focused around prevention, special interventions, treatment and recovery.

Jul 1, 2019

2019 WSDA President's Award Recipients

WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki recently presented President's Awards to eight individuals who have made outstanding contributions to dentistry in Washington.

Jun 28, 2019

Proposed Overtime Rule Change

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has filed a proposed rule that would update our state’s overtime regulations, which have not been revised since 1976. The proposed rule would render more workers eligible for overtime benefits.

Jun 25, 2019