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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - May 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on May 23.

HCA Program Integrity Web Pages to be Relocated

Washington State Oral Health Coalition Seeks Board Members

The Washington State Oral Health Coalition (WSOHC) seeks applicants for its Board of Directors. Interested individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague through May 15.

PNDC 2019 Early Bird Deadline EXTENDED Through Monday

The PNDC 2019 early bird deadline has been extended to 11:59 PM on Monday, May 6. Register your team at the early bird price to save $50-$100 per person.

PNDC 2019 Early Bird Deadline This Friday, May 3

Register your team for Washington's largest dental conference by this Friday, May 3 to save $50-$100 per registration.

Practical Steps for Managing Your Online Reputation

Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Yelp. Consumers have their pick when it comes to the number of social media platforms available to crow about outstanding service — or complain when something goes wrong. In today’s multichannel marketing world, what should you do if you or your practice is singled out for a bad review or complaint?

Important Medicaid Update

The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.

Medicaid Managed Care Provider Trainings

The Health Care Authority, Amerigroup Dental Plan of WA, Delta Dental and MCNA have scheduled multiple provider trainings throughout the state to provide information on the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.

WSDA and WDIA Extend Partnership with TDIC

In March, WSDA and WDIA officially extended their partnership with The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) for five years through March 2024.

DQAC Educational Outreach Committee Webinar Meeting - May 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 2.

Required CE Courses Offered at PNDC 2019

PNDC 2019 offers members an affordable, convenient way to meet opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation and BLS CE requirements all in one place.

Reminder: Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training in Wenatchee on May 3

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Panel Discussion with Medicaid Contracted Providers, HCA & Managed Care Dental Plans

The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.

Recent Opioid News from the ADA

Read recent opioid-related news from the American Dental Association.

WSDA News | Spring 2019

The Spring Issue of the WSDA News is available online today! Read cover story "Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company."

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Feb. 1

Please consider attending the DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, February 1.

Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists

DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.

Reminder: Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists

DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.

DQAC Looking for New Members

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.

March 1 DQAC Meetings

Attend DQAC meetings on Friday, March 1 to provide comments regarding proposed rule modifications to the following: Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.