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Capital Gains Tax Bill Update

Washington's capital gains tax bill (Senate Bill 5096) passed out of the Senate, though WSDA's biggest concerns around the potential impact the tax could have on members when selling their dental practice(s) have been addressed at this time.

DQAC Specialty Representation Rule Hearing – April 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has scheduled a rule hearing for proposed amendments to WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, which would clarify dental specialty areas of practice and requirements for those who want to represent themselves as a specialist.

DQAC Business Meeting – March 12

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 AM.

Member Toolkit: Talking with Your Patients About COVID-19 Vaccines

The ADA has developed resources to help dentists and their teams educate patients about how the vaccine works, answer questions, correct misinformation and connect them to local vaccination sites.

Webinar: Female Dentists Offer Financial, Career Advice

As part of its efforts to mark Women's History Month, the ADA presents the free on-demand webinar "Women in Dentistry: A Panel Discussion on Career and Financial Planning."

Reminder: Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission

The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!

DQAC Interpretive Statement on Dentists Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released its interpretive statement regarding dentists administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Updated CDC Quarantine Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced new guidance that fully vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet certain criteria.

Research Finds 3.1% COVID-19 Infection Rate Among US Dental Hygienists

An estimated 3.1% of U.S. dental hygienists had contracted COVID-19 as of October 2020, according to research from the American Dental Association and American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Pierce County Dental Society Seeks Executive Director

The Pierce County Dental Society is currently accepting applications for its Executive Director position.

Practice Location Map for Dentists

Find your ideal dental practice location with the ADA’s Practice Location Map.

PNDC 2021 Rescheduled to November 11-13 in Seattle

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, WSDA has decided to reschedule PNDC 2021 to November 11-13 in Seattle.

Orthodontic Services – Prior Authorization Requests for CDT® Code D8670

COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Relief

​On Feb. 8, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5061, a bill that will bring much needed unemployment insurance relief to both employers and employees in Washington state.

Reminder: Complete the HPSA Survey

If you practice as a general dental practitioner or pediatric dentist, please take the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) survey.

HCA: Orthodontic Information Form (HCA 13-666) Reminder

Data Security Breach Affects Information from 1.6 Million Unemployment Claims

On Feb. 1, the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) announced a data security breach that may have exposed Washingtonians' personal information.

Apple Health Provider Alert: Update to CDT Code D9992

Effective for dates of service on and after March 1, 2021, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will no longer pay for CDT code D9992, triage and care coordination over the telephone.

Apply Now for Second Draw PPP Loan

Second draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are now available for small businesses that have already received a PPP loan.

Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission

The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!