Oct 14, 2020
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.
News Items
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
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.
Oct 9, 2020
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.
Oct 8, 2020
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.
Oct 8, 2020
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.
Oct 7, 2020
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.
Oct 6, 2020
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.
Oct 6, 2020
Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences
Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 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.
Oct 1, 2020
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.
Sep 28, 2020
“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.
Sep 28, 2020
Sep 25, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Oct. 1
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Sep 18, 2020
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.
Sep 18, 2020
HCA: Billing Requirements for CDT Code D1999
The HCA recently issued a provider alert to dental Medicaid providers regarding PPE charges.
Sep 18, 2020
Apply to Offset Unemployment Charges & Medicaid PPE Charge Update
COVID-19 Updates: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges, Apple Health issues provider alert on PPE charges and more.
Sep 16, 2020
Amplifying Voices: A Series of Conversations on Diversity & Inclusion
The ADA will host a moderated panel discussion on racial inequalities in the dental profession on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM PT.
Sep 16, 2020
