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DQAC Meeting Friday, KN95 Masks Still Available & Additional Resources

DQAC meeting this Friday, KN95 masks still available for Washington dentists, upcoming ADA webinars and other updates.

Requirements for All Employers Under the Updated Safe Start Plan

On May 29, Gov. Inslee issued a new Safe Start proclamation to continue the phased approach toward recovery that includes requirements for all WA employers.

Delta Announces Additional Practice Support, PPE Survey, COVID-19 Testing, KN95s Available

COVID-19 Updates: Delta announces additional practice support, WSDA's PPE survey, WSDA & UWSoD advocate to allow dentists to provide COVID-19 testing & more.

WSDA Secures Additional FDA-Approved KN95 Masks for Washington Dentists

We have secured a second wave of 150,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Available while supplies last — order online now.

WSDA Secures KN95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists

Every actively practicing licensed dentist in Washington is eligible to receive one bag of 50 masks (half KN95, half surgical) at no cost.

DQAC Update - Dentist Clinical Examinations

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.

Summary of Non-Urgent Care Requirements, DOSH Directive & Delta Interim Policies

COVID-19 Updates: Summary of requirements for return to providing non-urgent care, DOSH directive & fit tests, Delta interim policies/guidelines.

Governor Announces Non-Urgent Dental Care May Resume

Governor Inslee announced that non-urgent dental and medical care could resume, provided the criteria laid out in Proclamation 20-24.1 are met.

Reimbursement Dental Personal Protective Equipment

Non-Urgent Dental Care to Resume Monday at Noon

It is anticipated that non-urgent dental care can resume at noon on Monday, May 18.

New Legislation to Strengthen ABCD Program Takes Effect June 11

WSDA was pleased to support two pieces of legislation that were signed into law this year to strengthen the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.

May 15 DQAC Meeting Canceled

The DQAC meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15 has been canceled. Please read this message from the Commission explaining the reason for the cancellation.

AIDS Education & Training Update

As of June 11, 2020, HIV/AIDS education and training for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and EFDAs will no longer be required.

Reopening Dentistry, PPE Supplies, DQAC Meeting & ADA Resources

COVID-19 Updates: Reopening dentistry, PPE supplies, DQAC meeting this Friday and a reminder about ADA resources.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 15​.

Delta Dental of Washington & WSDA Form COVID-19 Collaboration

WSDA and DDWA have formed a COVID-19 collaboration to address several immediate and medium-term issues related to fully reactivating the dental care delivery system in our state.

Updated Back to Work Toolkit & DQAC Meeting Postponed

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA invited by Governor to participate in healthcare reactivation discussions, updated Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit, May 8 DQAC meeting postponed.

Update: DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8

For those who tried to access the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s special business meeting on May 8, 2020, please know the meeting was rescheduled upon its start.

Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Webinar - May 13

The HCA is offering the webinar "Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic" for Apple Health (Medicaid) dental providers on Wednesday, May 13.

Update on PMP System Upgrade

The Department of Health went live with an updated version of the Prescription Monitoring Program on May 5.