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Jul 16, 2019

DQAC Meeting - July 26

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

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

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

PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle

On behalf of the volunteer member dentists and WSDA staff who plan the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, we are excited to announce that PNDC will return to the Emerald City in 2020!

Jun 24, 2019

Forged Prescriptions in Community Pharmacies

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission recently became aware that a group of individuals are targeting community pharmacies in Washington to obtain large amounts of oxycodone and other controlled substances through the use of forged prescriptions.

Jun 17, 2019

Meet PNDC 2019 Title Partner: WDIA

WDIA is ​the Title Partner of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 119.

Jun 17, 2019

Meet PNDC 2019 Platinum Sponsor: TDIC

TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 218.

Jun 14, 2019

Download the PNDC App!

Coming to the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference? The PNDC App is now available to download.

Jun 3, 2019

2019 Legislative Session Summary

The 2019 Legislative Session adjourned on Sunday, April 28. Read a summary of issues from this session that could potentially impact you, your patients, and your practice.

May 28, 2019

DQAC Meetings - June 7

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting, Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting, and Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 7.

May 24, 2019

New Lectures Added to PNDC 2019 Lineup

We've added several new lectures to the PNDC 2019 lineup, including a Thursday suicide prevention lecture, Next Level Speaker Series lectures featuring WSDA member speakers, and a risk management course.

May 16, 2019

Infection Control Rules Status

It has come to the attention of the WSDA that there is some confusion around the current status of the Dental Quality Insurance Commission’s (DQAC) proposed infection control rules.

Apr 30, 2019

Practical Steps for Managing Your Online Reputation

Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Yelp. Consumers have their pick when it comes to the number of social media platforms available to crow about outstanding service — or complain when something goes wrong. In today’s multichannel marketing world, what should you do if you or your practice is singled out for a bad review or complaint?

Apr 29, 2019

Important Medicaid Update

The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.

Apr 27, 2019

Medicaid Managed Care Provider Trainings

The Health Care Authority, Amerigroup Dental Plan of WA, Delta Dental and MCNA have scheduled multiple provider trainings throughout the state to provide information on the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.

Apr 25, 2019

Required CE Courses Offered at PNDC 2019

PNDC 2019 offers members an affordable, convenient way to meet opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation and BLS CE requirements all in one place.