News Items

Educational Symposium: Water as a Source of Healthcare-Associated Infection

Educational symposium "Water as a Source of Healthcare-Associated Infection: Science and Evidence to Support Water Management Programs" on Oct. 30.

Looking Back? No, Looking Forward!

Dr. Chris Delecki reflects on his term as WSDA President.

New Process for Requesting Sign Language Interpreters

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - 10/4

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Friday, October 4 at 11 AM.

Apple Health Dental Provider Webinar - 10/4

HCA invites providers to a 10/4 webinar to provide feedback for a legislative report that will explore options to improve access for Medicaid clients.

Paid Family & Medical Leave Update

The Employment Security Department (ESD) updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Employer Toolkit and launched Phase Six rulemaking.

WSDA Partners with TDSC

WSDA has partnered with The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) to offer members a new way to shop for dental supplies.

Are You No Longer Accepting New Apple Health (Medicaid) Clients?

Are you no longer accepting new Apple Health (Medicaid) clients? Help them out by updating ProviderOne.

Reminder: New Legislation Takes Effect Oct. 1

Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1198, concerning health provider misconduct, takes effect October 1, 2019.

Securing the Future of Your Practice

Join Practice Management Associates & Columbia Bank for CE course "Securing the Future of your Practice" Sept. 27 in Snoqualmie or Oct. 11 in Spokane.

ADA Member Resource: Understanding PPO Agreements

Understand what to look for before signing a participating dentist agreement and learn what different contract clauses mean with these ADA resources.

Opioid Policy Implementation Date Change

Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation

The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment. Submit comments by October 7.

DQAC Meetings - Sept. 13

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting & Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, September 13 in Spokane.

HCA: Updated Policy Helps Combat Opioid Crisis

On October 1, 2019, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will update the clinical policy pertaining to opioid prescriptions for Apple Health (Medicaid).

Association Resolutions & Candidates for Elected Positions

The WSDA House of Delegates will meet September 26-28 in Spokane to vote on resolutions and hold elections for the coming year.

DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rule Language

DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to amend WAC 246-817-907 – Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Aug. 31

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for quarters 1 and 2 is due by August 31.

Raise the Bar On Your Precious Metal Refining with D-MMEX EasyRefine

Gold rates are climbing to $1,500 per ounce. Now is the time to turn scrap metal (crowns, bridgework, silver alloy powder, and more) into cash!

Dr. Robin Henderson Named Finalist for ADA Design Innovation Awards

WSDA member Dr. Robin Henderson’s Clarkston dental practice was recently named a finalist for the ADA's inagural Design Innovation Awards.