News Items

HHS Extends Relief Fund Deadline, Further Expands Eligibility

Following a strong lobbying effort by the ADA, HHS announced that it is extending the deadline for all dentists to apply for the PRF to Aug. 28.

ADA Launches Patient Return Resource Center for Members

The new ADA Patient Return Resource Center offers a suite of tools designed to support members in communicating with patients about what to expect when they come back to your practice.

Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 8

Dentists now have until Aug. 8 to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.

DQAC Special Business Meeting – Aug. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Aug.6 at 12 PM.

Provider Relief Fund FAQ – Deadline Monday

The ADA has created an FAQ on frequent Provider Relief Fund questions the Association has received ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.

Quick PPE Survey

We are conducting a third PPE survey to collect information from dental offices about existing supplies on hand and fit testing results of masks distributed by WSDA.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 30

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

Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing & Other Upcoming Webinars from ERNWest

Mark your calendar for upcoming safety webinars from ERNWest, WSDA's partner in administering the WSDA Retro program.

More Dentists Now Eligible for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Dentists who may not have previously been eligible, including those who may not bill Medicare or Medicaid, can apply to receive funds through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through July 24.

ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund

Yesterday, the ADA emailed members ​to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund.

Webinar: Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action

Join the ADA on Tuesday, July 28 for the webinar "Updates on Provider Relief Fund, SBA Loans, Labor Issues, and Congressional Action."

Provider Relief Fund Updates & Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

COVID-19 Updates: ADA clarifies balance billing and reporting requirement concerns for HHS Provider Relief Fund, upcoming opportunity to offset benefit charges.

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.