News Items

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.

2020 DQAC Meeting Dates

Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.

Maximizing Her Impact: 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara

Learn more about 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara.

Reminder: Dental Prescription Coverage Provider Alert

Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021

Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.

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.

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.

Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) Non-Dental Providers

Hospital Billing Changes for Dental Services Provided to Managed Care Clients

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.

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.

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.​

Prescription Coverage Changes

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20.

Infection Control Rules Update

DQAC has approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.

DQAC Meetings - Dec. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.

Annual Program Integrity Webinar

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.

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.

Renew Your Membership for 2020

Thank you for being a member of the WSDA, ADA and your local dental society. Please renew your membership for 2020.