News Items

COVID-19 Update | March 16, 7:45 PM

Throughout the day, WSDA leadership has been in ongoing communication with our state’s public health officials and providing active clinical input into evolving recommendations for reducing the communal spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update

As the spread of COVID-19 continues in our state, we have received several questions from members. We have provided resources based on those questions.

Forthcoming Guidance to Postpone Elective Dental Care

Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.

COVID-19 Guidance From DOH

The Department of Health has released COVID-19 guidance for dental offices.

Advocating for Economic Relief

WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.

Emergency vs Non Emergency Dental Procedures as Defined by the ADA

This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."

COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices

Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”

COVID Webinars & Other Resources

COVID Webinars, Teledentistry & Emergency Care Guidance, Delta Financial Support

Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Legislation Package, Now Working On Third

The House and Senate have passed legislation, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act."

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 25

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Delta Announces Member Dentist Support & Other Updates

Delta Dental of Washington announces member dentist COVID-19 financial support and other updates.

Changes to Orthodontic Services Payment Methodology

Dental emergencies - prior authorization requirement for general anesthesia or intravenous sedation suspended temporarily

Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process

Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.

Washington submits request seeking Medicaid flexibility for COVID-19 response

Apple Health (Medicaid) providers: FAQ about COVID-19 clinical policy and billing

PNDC 2020 Status Update - March 13

PNDC 2020 will take place as planned May 28-30 in Seattle.

Health Care Authority (HCA) coverage for telehealth services

Upcoming DQAC Cancellations

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.

WSDA Retro Is a Go!

WSDA Retro will launch on April 1. The deadline to enroll has been extended to Thursday, March 12 at noon.