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Apr 23, 2019

WSDA News | Spring 2019

The Spring Issue of the WSDA News is available online today! Read cover story "Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company."

Apr 22, 2019

DQAC Looking for New Members

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.

Apr 22, 2019

March 1 DQAC Meetings

Attend DQAC meetings on Friday, March 1 to provide comments regarding proposed rule modifications to the following: Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.

Apr 22, 2019

Reminder: Free Infection Prevention Assessment

Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.

Apr 22, 2019

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - March 22

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 22 to consider adoption of proposed changes to WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision.

Apr 22, 2019

Reminder: DQAC Member Applications Due March 30

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position. Applications are due by March 30.

Apr 22, 2019

DQAC Meetings - April 18 & 19

DQAC will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18, a business meeting on April 19, and a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on April 19.

Apr 22, 2019

Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave

Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.

Apr 21, 2019

DQAC to Accept 2018 CE Following WSDA Request

DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.

Apr 21, 2019

Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2019

Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.

Apr 21, 2019

Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.

Apr 17, 2019

Next Level Speaker Series Voting

Washington's Next Level Speaker Series, launching at PNDC 2019, gives past New and Emerging Speaker Series (formerly Emerald City Lecture Series) speakers the chance to take the next step in their speaking careers! Vote for your favorites by May 1.

Apr 10, 2019

Be an Expert Witness for DQAC

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.

Apr 9, 2019

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Features Delta Lawsuit

President-elect Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, board member Dr. Todd Irwin and ​Executive Director Bracken Killpack were recently ​interviewed about the lawsuit against Delta Dental of Washington on an episode of Howard Farran's "Dentistry Uncensored​" podcast.

Apr 5, 2019

Trending Courses at PNDC 2019

With dozens of courses available at Washington's largest dental conference, which will you choose? Here's what our registered attendees have to say!

Mar 14, 2019

Delta Lawsuit Update & Media Coverage

Last month, three member dentists and WSDA filed a lawsuit against Delta Dental (WDS). Earlier this week, Delta issued a statement to its members about the lawsuit. We thought it was important to clear up some misinformation contained in that statement.

Feb 15, 2019

Locum Tenens Dentists: Opportunities Abound

The ADA is offering a free webinar on locum tenens dentists – including how to employ one, how to work as one, and how dental plan policies treat them – on Tuesday, February 26.

Feb 15, 2019

Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Feb 14, 2019

Register Now for March WSDA Academy Courses

"Challenging Oral Pathology Cases for Every Dentist to Know: Interactive Learning" with Dr. Dolphine Oda on March 6 and "Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support" with Dr. Michael Johnson on March 19.

Feb 12, 2019

Delta Dental of California Facing Criticism

A story published by Kaiser Health News (KHN) titled “Nonprofit Dental Insurer Under Scrutiny For ‘Flagrant’ Spending” sheds light on the exceedingly high salaries some non-profit dental insurers pay their CEOs.