News Items

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Dental Professional Monitoring Program Adoption Notice

Substitute Senate Bill 5496 made clarifying changes to impaired practitioner programs and under this bill, the “Impaired Physician Program” is now referred to as the “Physician Health Program” (PHP).

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Notice of Adoption of an Interpretive Statement

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has adopted an interpretive statement regarding the application requirements for moderate sedation with parenteral agents permits.

Aug 7, 2023

PQAC Rulemaking for Prescription Label Requirements

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) has begun rulemaking on the accessibility of prescription information for visually impaired individuals and individuals with limited English proficiency.

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee Meeting - August 10

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee will meet on August 10 at 1:00 PM.

Aug 6, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting – June 16

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM.

Aug 4, 2023

WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted. Now through Sept. 30, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap you submit.

Aug 4, 2023

RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception at House of Delegates 2023

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!

Aug 2, 2023

“I Never Would Have Known There Was a Problem” – WSDA Retro Saves Money, Time & Stress

How free support from WSDA Retro and ERNwest resolved an L&I mistake that would have cost one WSDA member significant money, time and stress.

Aug 2, 2023

Dental Services Resume at 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic

Volunteers provide more than $1 million in compassionate dental care at the free, four-day event.

Aug 2, 2023

Volunteer Dentists and Assistants Needed for Community Connect Event - September 29

Skagit County Public Health is looking for at least 2 dentists, 2 assistants, and any possible hygienists that would like to volunteer providing free services to low income and vulnerable community members.

Aug 2, 2023

WDIA: Changes to Your TDIC Policies

Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) has received many inquiries from TDIC policyholders regarding changes to their TDIC Professional Liability. WDIA wants to be sure that policyholders have correct information about the changes.

Aug 2, 2023

Reminder: Free Virtual CE on August 16 – Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration

Members: Register by Sunday, August 13 for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.

Jul 31, 2023

Updated ADA Dentist Well-Being Program Directory

This free and downloadable State Well-Being Program Directory provides a list of state contacts to help connect you to support during your time of need.

Jul 27, 2023

ADA Legislative Action Alert - Take Action for Dental Health

The Action for Dental Health Act, which provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) oral health workforce grant program, will expire at the end of this fiscal year.

Jul 26, 2023

DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting - August 3

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Inclusion Committee will meet on August 3 at 12:00 PM.

Jul 18, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - July 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, July 28 at 10:00 AM.

Jul 18, 2023

Updated Apple Health Billing Codes and Fee Schedule

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services billing guide, Orthodontic Services billing guide, and Dental Program fee schedule.

Jul 12, 2023

Dental Laboratory Registration Reminder

As a reminder, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH) prior to July 31.

Jul 6, 2023

New ADA Guideline Details Caries Removal Strategies

A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth.

Jul 5, 2023

Save the Date! PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!