News Items

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.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Aug. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 PM.

Update on Temporary Practice Permits

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) regarding temporary practice permits.

DOH E-Prescribing Survey

The DOH is currently conducting a short survey to gather high-level information about the impacts of Washington state's e-prescribing mandate.

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.

Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 8

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

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.

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.