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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - July 26

DQAC will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, July 26 to discuss dental infection control proposed rules.

Forged Prescriptions in Community Pharmacies

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission recently became aware that a group of individuals are targeting community pharmacies in Washington to obtain large amounts of oxycodone and other controlled substances through the use of forged prescriptions.

Meet PNDC 2019 Gold Sponsor: Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a Gold Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 111.

Meet PNDC 2019 Title Partner: WDIA

WDIA is ​the Title Partner of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 119.

Meet PNDC 2019 Platinum Sponsor: Omni Practice Group

Omni Practice Group is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 604.

Meet PNDC 2019 Platinum Sponsor: TDIC

TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 218.

Provider Alert: Orthodontic Treatment – Changes to Payment Methodology

Understanding Opioid Use Disorder: Supportive Strategies for Prevention and Long-Term Recovery

Register today for the Understanding Opioid Use Disorder Conference, held in Spokane on Saturday, June 22.

Download the PNDC App!

Coming to the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference? The PNDC App is now available to download.

DQAC Dental Jurisprudence Examination Committee Meeting - June 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Jurisprudence Examination Committee webinar meeting on Friday, June 28.

Washington State Department of Health Expands Prescription Monitoring Program Data Sharing

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will now share Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) data with nearly all states and the Department of Defense.

Get Hands-On CE with PNDC 2019 Workshops

Hands-on workshops on oral surgery, posterior composites, endodontics, ultrasonic debridement, basic life support and more!

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - June 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on June 17.

Reminder: Citizen of the Year Nominations Due This Friday

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year! Nominations are due this Friday, June 7.

2019 Legislative Session Summary

The 2019 Legislative Session adjourned on Sunday, April 28. Read a summary of issues from this session that could potentially impact you, your patients, and your practice.

Contracts and Processing Policies: Impact on Your Revenue - Free Webinar from ADA

This webinar will discuss common contractual clauses within third-party payer contracts and their potential financial implications on a dental practice, including most favored nation, affiliate carrier, recoupment clauses and more.

Help a Veteran & Make a Difference in Their Life!

WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki encourages members to get involved with Dental Lifeline Network's Donated Dental Services Program.

Board of Denturists Meeting - June 13

The Board of Denturists will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 10 AM.

DQAC Meetings - June 7

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting, Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting, and Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 7.

New Lectures Added to PNDC 2019 Lineup

We've added several new lectures to the PNDC 2019 lineup, including a Thursday suicide prevention lecture, Next Level Speaker Series lectures featuring WSDA member speakers, and a risk management course.