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ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%

Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.

Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3

COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.

Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations

Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.

New State Overtime Regulations

The Department of Labor and Industries approved rules that will update our state’s overtime regulations.

HCA: Dental Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.

Have You Done an Annual Review of Your Participating Provider Agreements?

It’s that time of year: leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and fall is upon us. This is a good time for you to review all of your signed dentist participation agreements.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Oct. 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12 PM.

Agreement Reached in Delta Dental of Washington Lawsuit

A New Beginning with Delta Dental: Today we are excited to announce an important accomplishment in our ongoing dental benefits advocacy on behalf of you and your patients.

Delta Proxy: How to Vote

WSDA recommends that you approve proposed amendments to Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation. Learn how to assign your proxy and vote online.

Town Hall Meeting: Proposed WDS Bylaws Changes, Memorandum of Understanding & Annual Meeting Questions

Delta will host a virtual town hall meeting on Oct. 8 to answer questions surrounding the proposed Bylaws changes, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and upcoming Annual Meeting.

Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences

Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.

HCA: Orthodontic Payment Methodology Effective Oct. 1, 2020

Webinar: Supporting Healthcare Professionals During the Pandemic

Presented by the DEA, Seattle Field Division, in coordination with the HHS-OIG, this webinar is designed to raise awareness of the current nationwide opioid epidemic for medical professionals.

Join DentPAC in Supporting Representative Michelle Caldier

Please join DentPAC in supporting the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist and the 2018 WSDA Citizen of the Year, Representative Michelle Caldier.

“WHO is Wrong” Op-Ed & License Expiration Extension Ending

COVID-19 Updates: Seattle Times op-ed rebuts WHO statement, DOH reminds providers of expiring license renewal extension and more.

HCA: Updated COVID-19 FAQ for Clinical Policy and Billing

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1

DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Webinar – Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant and Diabetic Patients

This 2-hour CE course will highlight evidence-based guidelines for delivering dental care to pregnant and diabetic patients.

HCA: Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999

The HCA recently issued a provider alert to dental Medicaid providers regarding PPE charges.