Oct 29, 2019 Are You a Dissident Dentist? A message from Drs. Dennis Bradshaw, Todd Irwin & Nathan Russell, plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Washington Dental Service (Delta).
Oct 28, 2019 New ADA Antibiotics Guideline Available Now Read the American Dental Association's new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for prescribing antibiotics for dental pain and swelling.
Oct 25, 2019 Sign Up for GKAS Program by Nov. 13 to Receive Product Kits Give Kids A Smile program coordinators should sign up their 2020 event by Nov. 13 to be eligible to receive donated product kits.
Oct 25, 2019 Help Fight Opioid Epidemic with National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 Dentists encourage safe disposal of unused, unneeded medications.
Oct 24, 2019 ADA: Dental Plan Repricing Targets Out-of-Network Dentists Dental benefits tips from the ADA Center for Professional Success.
Oct 23, 2019 Tobacco & Vapor 21 Begins Jan. 1, 2020 On Jan. 1, 2020, it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21.
Oct 21, 2019 Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Oct. 31 As a reminder, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 3 is due by Oct. 31.
Oct 21, 2019 WSDA Academy: Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques Register today for CE course "Post Orthodontic Space Discrepancies Resolved with Predictable Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques."
Oct 18, 2019 NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices The ADA is offering the webinar "NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices" on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.
Oct 17, 2019 Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment.
Oct 17, 2019 Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
Oct 15, 2019 ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to FDA Regarding SmileDirectClub ADA’s pending citizen petition submitted to the FDA about SmileDirectClub’s marketing & direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners is active.
Oct 15, 2019 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 26 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day allows for disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible & convenient way.
Oct 14, 2019 DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25 The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.
Oct 11, 2019 Free Dental Infection Control Assessments in Dental Clinics The DOH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to provide free ICAR assessments to dental clinics in Washington.
Oct 10, 2019 Interested in the Use of Botox in Dentistry? DQAC will discuss its Interpretive Statement on the use of Botulinum Toxin Injections/Dermal Fillers at its Oct. 25 business meeting.
Oct 9, 2019 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 9, 2019 State Board of Health Passes Emergency Ban on Flavored Vapor Products WA State Board of Health passes emergency rule banning sale of flavored vapor products or any products used to create a flavored vapor product.
Oct 3, 2019 What You Should Know About the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program Help your patients who are school employees understand how the SEBB Program will affect their dental coverage with an informational handout from WSDA.
Oct 3, 2019 Reminder: What You Should Know About the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program Open enrollment for the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) program runs October 1 through November 15.
Oct 2, 2019 2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw In the office, at home, and in the community, it's all about commitment. Learn more about 2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw.
Oct 2, 2019 2019 House of Delegates Election & Resolution Results Elected position and resolution results from the 2019 WSDA House of Delegates.
Oct 2, 2019 From the DOH: Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Rules Read a letter from the Department of Health clarifying opioid prescribing rules.
Oct 1, 2019 Survey: Antibiotic Prescribing Practices & Attitudes Among Dentists in WA State The DOH is conducting a survey of practicing dentists in WA to learn what support for antibiotic stewardship exists in dental clinics.
Sep 25, 2019 HRSA Awards $85M to Expand Access to Oral Health Services HRSA recently awarded $85.3 million to expand oral health service capacity in government-funded health centers. Six grantees are in WA state.
Sep 25, 2019 Educational Symposium: Water as a Source of Healthcare-Associated Infection Educational symposium "Water as a Source of Healthcare-Associated Infection: Science and Evidence to Support Water Management Programs" on Oct. 30.
Sep 24, 2019 Looking Back? No, Looking Forward! Dr. Chris Delecki reflects on his term as WSDA President.
Sep 24, 2019 DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - 10/4 The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Friday, October 4 at 11 AM.
Sep 23, 2019 Apple Health Dental Provider Webinar - 10/4 HCA invites providers to a 10/4 webinar to provide feedback for a legislative report that will explore options to improve access for Medicaid clients.
Sep 19, 2019 Paid Family & Medical Leave Update The Employment Security Department (ESD) updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Employer Toolkit and launched Phase Six rulemaking.
Sep 18, 2019 WSDA Partners with TDSC WSDA has partnered with The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) to offer members a new way to shop for dental supplies.
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.