News Items

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Sept. 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30.

HCA: Photos required with PA requests for replacement and partial dentures, Eff. 10/15/2021

Department of Health Guidance on Preventing Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 During Aerosol Generating and Other Procedures

The Department of Health (DOH) has created a guidance document covering the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 during aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Friday, Sept. 24

The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is next Friday, Sept. 24! Register your team today to save up to $100 per person.

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Sept. 24

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 24.

New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants

Learn more about WorkSource, a job-match website that connects employers and job seekers in Washington.

Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar

On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all adult dental Medicaid (Apple Health) covered services increased by 100%. Learn more and see an upcoming free webinar by the Arcora Foundation and the Health Care Authority.

Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit

Please join your fellow dentists and contact your members of Congress to ask them to oppose the Part B dental benefit and instead support the ADA’s alternative.

Regulatory Update – September 2021

Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.

Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms

An update on the vaccine mandate for healthcare providers and workers, including sample religious and medical accommodation forms.

Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars

Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.

PPE Available from the State

The state is currently accepting PPE requests from its PPE Backstop through Oct. 31, 2021.

Medical Teams International in Urgent Need of Dentist Volunteers

Medical Teams International (MTI) is in urgent need of dentist volunteers who are willing to volunteer one or more days in September at mobile clinics around the state.

Delta Dental of Washington Launches New Provider Web Chat Feature

Delta Dental of Washington is excited to announce a new feature on the DDWA website that will answer your questions without having to pick up the phone, Provider Web Chat.

Reminder: Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase & Provider Enrollment Resources

On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all Apple Health covered services increased by 100%. Learn more about how to enroll as an Apple Health provider and sign up for DentistLink to start receiving referrals for adult Apple Health enrollees.

Kickoff Meeting for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact

The Council for State Governments (CSG) held their kickoff meeting on Aug. 24 for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact, which aims to develop an interstate compact for license portability.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 9

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 1:00 PM.

DQAC Considers Rule Amendments Regarding Licensure Requirements for EFDAs

A CR-101 has been filed to consider rule amendments regarding licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs).

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is just 30 days away! Register your team by Sept. 24 to save up to $100 per person.

Take Action: Congress Considers a Medicare Dental Benefit

Now is the time for Congress to hear from dentists on how to design a new dental benefit in Medicare and how it could best work for dentists and Medicare patients. Contact your members of Congress.