News Items

Next Steps in Our Return to Providing Non-Emergent Care

Discussions around protocols and guidance for the return to providing increasingly needed non-urgent and routine care have begun.

Delta Financial Assistance Deadline, EIDL Clarification, PPP Advocacy

Please see important updates and reminders on different sources of financial assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.

SBA Loan Resource Center & Workforce Survey

ADA has launched a Small Business Administration Loan Resource Center to utilize as a resource for information on EIDL and PPP loans offered by the SBA.

WSDA Seeks Action and Clarity from Governor’s Office

WSDA has been very active in advocating for solutions to the impacts that COVID-19 has had on dentists, their staff, and the patients they serve.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, April 17.

Updated CDC Recommendations & Premera Financial Assistance

Updated CDC COVID-19 recommendations, Premera financial assistance and more.

WA Emergency Grant, Workers’ Comp Grace Period, DentistLink Signup, HPI Poll

Information regarding Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants & more.

Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) for Spoken languages temporarily available during COVID-19 pandemic

PPP/EIDL Clarification, Delta Financial Assistance, Employment Matters

PPP/EIDL clarification, Delta financial assistance, employment matters and other COVID-19 resource updates.

Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments

Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.

Emergency Order on Dental Insurance & Clarifying Grace Period Payments

Read a recent emergency order from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.

DQAC’s COVID-19 Statement, Licensure & BLS Extensions, Exemptions for Small Businesses

Please take a moment to read the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) statement on COVID-19 and other important information.

PNDC 2020 is Canceled

After careful consideration and with the health and safety of our attendees in mind, WSDA has decided to cancel PNDC 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Clinical Guidance

Review updated documents from the ADA that provide guidance to help dentists minimize COVID-19 transmission risk when treating dental emergencies.

DQAC Updated Proposed Rule Drafts

Updated proposed rule drafts regarding dental infection control, dental administration of anesthetic agents, and specialty representation are available.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has schedule a special webinar business meeting for Thursday, April 2.

Medicaid Code Updates & Teledentistry Webinars

Please see important information regarding updates to Medicaid codes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as newly recorded teledentistry webinars.

Message from WSDA President & SBA Loan Updates

An important update from WSDA President Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, plus time-sensitive updated information regarding EIDL grants.

HCA: Reimbursement Rate Increase for Emergency Dental Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Health Care Authority has temporarily increased the Apple Health (Medicaid) reimbursement rate for a limited set of oral surgery procedures.

Apply ASAP for Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Watch CARES Webinar

Practice owners who haven’t applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) should apply ASAP. Additionally, all dentists should watch ADA's CARES Act recorded webinar.