News Items

Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate.

Reminder: Amalgam Separator Update

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.

Additional Masks Available & Provider Relief Funding Deadline Extended

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA members now eligible to order two additional PPE kits, deadline to apply for Provider Relief Fund extended to Aug. 3.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - July 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee webinar meeting on ​Thursday, July 23.

Reminder: July 20 Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline

DQAC Business Meeting - July 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 AM.

Small Business Requirements and Resources COVID-19 Impact Webinar

Attend a webinar covering some of the state responses, resources, and other impacts affecting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional Amalgam Separator Requirements

Under a federal rule adopted by the EPA in 2017, many dental practices will need an installed amalgam separator by July 14, 2020.

Reminder: New Face Covering Requirements Effective July 7

Beginning July 7, businesses will not be able to serve customers or visitors who aren’t wearing face coverings.

Dental/Orthodontic Payment Methodology Changes Delayed Until Further Notice

Medicaid Providers Requesting Interpreter Services During Washington's State of Emergency

ADA Webinar: Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Join a PPO

Join the ADA on Friday, July 10 for the webinar "Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Join a PPO."

Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund

This month, HHS added Medicaid and CHIP providers to the groups eligible to receive funding through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Apply by July 20.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - June 30

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on ​Tuesday, June 30.

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - July 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on Wednesday, July 8.

Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday

Beginning Friday, June 26, the use of face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public setting is required in the state of Washington.

E-Prescribing Requirement Delayed

The Washington state Secretary of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from complying with the electronic prescribing requirements of RCW 69.50.312 (1).

Governor Inslee Issued Proclamation 20-59 Temporary Practice Permit

On Friday, June 19, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-59, relating to temporary practice permits for recent graduates entering the dental, pharmacy and dental hygienist professions.

Medicaid providers requesting interpreter services during Washington's state of emergency

WSDA Secures N95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists

WSDA is excited to announce that we have secured 340,000 NIOSH-approved N95 masks and 560,000 surgical masks for Washington dentists.