Jun 9, 2020
HHS Provider Relief & PPP Funding
COVID-19 Updates: HHS announces Provider Relief Fund distribution, June 30 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan deadline.
News Items
Jun 5, 2020
Paid Family and Medical Leave Update
Learn about updates to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program clarifying employee waiting periods, conditional waivers and supplemental benefits.
Jun 5, 2020
DQAC Update - Dentist Licensure Clinical Examinations
An update on dentist licensure clinical examinations following the June 5 Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting.
Jun 4, 2020
PPP Flexibility Act Passes Congress
Congress has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which will provide increased flexibility for borrowers who have received or will receive PPP loans.
Jun 3, 2020
Department of Labor & Industries eLearning Tool
L&I recently released an eLearning tool that explains Washington's new overtime rules.
Jun 3, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting - June 5
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 3, 2020
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.
Jun 3, 2020
Provider Credentialing Update
Starting June 11, 2020, providers will be required to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, ProviderSource.
Jun 3, 2020
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.
May 29, 2020
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.
May 29, 2020
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.
May 27, 2020
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.
May 21, 2020
DQAC Update - Dentist Clinical Examinations
An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.
May 20, 2020
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.
May 18, 2020
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.
May 18, 2020
May 15, 2020
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.
May 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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.
