News Items

DQAC Proposed Infection Control Rules

DQAC filed CR102 as WSR 20-18-031 on Aug. 27, 2020 for proposed dental infection control rules. The commission will consider final adoption at a rules hearing on Oct. 23, 2020.

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Requirement

While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

Apple Health Emergency Dental Rate Change Effective Oct. 1

Attention Apple Health dental providers: Effective Oct. 1, rates for emergency extractions for several codes will be rolled back to pre-COVID rates.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 3

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 PM.

Reminder: Three-Year Dental CE Reporting Requirement

As a reminder, CE requirements effective last year require dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.

DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 11

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

Application Now Available: Opportunity to Offset Unemployment Benefit Charges

Attention employer dentists: Apply by Sept. 30 to offset unemployment benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020.

Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13

The deadline to apply for the HHS Provider Relief Fund has now been extended to Sept. 13.

N95 Masks Available from WSDA-Endorsed Office Depot

BYD N95 masks are now available for members to purchase through WSDA’s Office Depot discount program.

N95s Available, Apply Now to Offset Unemployment Charges & Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: N95 masks available from WSDA-endorsed Office Depot, application now available to offset unemployment benefit charges, Provider Relief Fund deadline extended & more.

Sign Up for WSDA Retro by Sept. 15

The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Sept. 15.

DOH Client/Patient Tobacco Use Survey

The Department of Health is conducting a survey regarding how health care providers approach tobacco use with their clients and patients.

License Expiration Extension Ends Sept. 30

Health care professionals who took advantage of extended time to renew their license due to COVID-19 must renew on or before Sept. 30 for their credential to remain active and to avoid late fees.

HCA Website Usability Study

Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran Interviews ADA Leaders

ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin and President Dr. Chad P. Gehani share candid, behind-the-scenes information on ADA's pandemic response on "Dentistry Uncensored."

Repeal of AIDS Education and Training from Registration, Certification, and Licensure Requirements

WAC 246-817-120 Examination Content for Dentist Licensure

Update to Emergency Dental Services Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic

HCA has updated its emergency dental services policy for orthodontic providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Dental Association: Dentistry is Essential Health Care

The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the WHO's recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19.

Share Your Pandemic Experiences for the WSDA News

WSDA is asking members to share personal and professional reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic for the WSDA News.