News Items

A Good Time to Consider Disability and Life Insurance

The best way to protect yourself, your family and your practice is to make sure your insurance policies have the full protection you need. Learn more from Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA).

HCA: Removing prior authorization requirements for certain CDT codes for children

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

An update regarding vaccine prioritization for dentists and dental staff in Washington state.

Dental Action Day 2021 is Canceled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dental Action Day 2021, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, is canceled.

ADA Releases 2020 Dental Fee Survey Results

The ADA’s 2020 Survey of Dental Fees, which provides a national-level snapshot detailing fees charged for more than 250 of the most common dental treatments, is available for free to members.

HCA: Fluoride billing correction for medical providers

HCA: Christmas and New Year’s holiday will impact ProviderOne payment dates and claim submission deadlines

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Dec. 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Join Our Group Purchasing Order of PPE

WSDA members can join in on a group buy of vetted, high-quality PPE through Friday, Dec. 11.

New Format of Required Workplace Rights Poster Now Available Online

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently released an updated required workplace rights poster.

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – Dec. 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 18.

Free CE: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders

Register for Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO, a free 6-session program presented by the Oregon Health & Science University School of Community Dentistry.

Washington State Adopting CDC’s New Quarantine Guidelines

The Washington State Department of Health is adopting new CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine for people who have been exposed to COVID-19.

Join Our PPE Group Purchasing Order

WSDA is offering members a second opportunity to purchase high quality PPE as a group. Interested members must fill out a pre-order form by Monday, Dec. 7.

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 11

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 AM.

Gov. Inslee Announces Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

On Nov. 30, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health announced the launch of WA Notify, an anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package

The American Dental Association is urging dentists to take action and tell Congress to pass a new COVID-19 relief package by the end of the year.

2021 WSDA, ADA & Local Dental Society Membership Renewals

Please continue to support WSDA by renewing your membership for 2021. Your renewal helps us continue to serve as Washington’s strongest advocate in support of dentists and your patients.

Governor Inslee Updates Health Care COVID Proclamation

Proclamation 20-24.2 does not enact any additional restriction or limitation on the delivery of dental care or health care more broadly. Instead, the Governor’s Office is empowering health care providers to self-regulate capacity for care based upon parameters outlined in the proclamation. A detailed summary can be found here.

Incorrect Media Coverage of Updated COVID Proclamation

Last week, several media outlets incorrectly reported that non-urgent medical and dental procedures are suspended beginning Dec. 3. WSDA would like to assure providers and patients that these reports are incorrect.