Dec 23, 2019
Register for PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle
PNDC offers dentists, hygienists and the rest of the team a three-day dental conference experience in the heart of the Emerald City.
News Items
Dec 23, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting and Employee Benefits
Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 4 is due by Jan. 31. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave through either the state plan or a voluntary plan.
Dec 23, 2019
2020 DQAC Meeting Dates
Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.
Dec 20, 2019
Maximizing Her Impact: 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara
Learn more about 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara.
Dec 20, 2019
Dec 18, 2019
Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021
Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Dec 18, 2019
Amalgam Separator Update
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
Dec 17, 2019
Survey Reminder: Antibiotic Prescribing Practices & Attitudes Among Dentists in WA State
The DOH is conducting a survey of practicing dentists in WA to learn what support for antibiotic stewardship exists in dental clinics.
Dec 17, 2019
Dec 17, 2019
Dec 17, 2019
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Amended Meeting Agenda - Dec. 20
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20. Find an amended meeting agenda here.
Dec 16, 2019
Video: Sell Your Dental Practice the Most Tax Efficient Way
Learn how to structure asset allocation to minimize taxes and maximize value when selling your dental practice in this video from the ADA.
Dec 11, 2019
Symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry - April 26
A symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry will be held at the University of Washington on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 6, 2019
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting
DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20.
Dec 6, 2019
Infection Control Rules Update
DQAC has approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
Dec 4, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Dec. 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
Seattle-King County Dental Society Names Dr. Randy Ogata as Executive Director
The Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) has named Randy Ogata, DDS as Executive Director.
Dec 2, 2019
Virtual Dentistry
Advances in teledentistry may be key to improving access to care. But as with most things that appear simple, teledentistry is a complex new venture.
