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Dental Insurance Resources for Dentists

See new and existing tools and guidance from the ADA to help dentists understand actions taken by insurance carriers

HCA: Dental surgeries – payment of inpatient hospital facility fees requiring prior authorization

ADA Names Dr. Raymond A. Cohlmia as New Executive Director

The ADA announced May 12 that it named Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and a former ADA Board of Trustees member, as its executive director, effective Nov. 15.

HCA: PPE Reimbursement for Commercial Plans

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – May 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, May 28.

Wellness Survey Open to Practicing Dentists

The ADA wants to hear about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health and invites dentists to take the 2021 Dentist Health and Well-Being Survey.

How Practice Owners Can Save Money With WSDA Retro

If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! Sign up by June 1.

Proposed Rulemaking Hearing for Chapter 182-535 Dental-Related Services

HCA will hold a public rulemaking hearing for Chapter 182-535 Dental-related services on June 8 at 10:00 AM.

Be a Vaccine Champion for Your Patients

As trusted health care providers, dentists can play a critical role in encouraging COVID-19 vaccine uptake among our patients and communities.

Regulatory Update – April 2021

Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dental examination content, and delegation of COVID-19 screenings.

HCA: ProviderOne changes to support enhanced Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Directory

Dental Assistant Training Resources

In an effort to assist members with training dental assistants new to their practice, WSDA is working to gather a variety of training resources.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, May 14.

Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute

Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.

HCA: Office Hours Q&A: Apple Health (Medicaid) COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Fees

Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates

The Legislature reached an agreement on the $59 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium which includes increased provider reimbursement rates for the adult dental Medicaid program.

Dr. Julie Kellogg: New Year, Same Pandemic – Four Ways to Get on the Good Side of 2021

2021 has arrived and we still have stress and a pandemic. How do we keep hoping and thriving? Here are four tips to beat the stress.

HCA: Change In How to Check for Available Units for CDT Codes

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 24

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 24.

E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4

The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.