Jun 4, 2018
June 10th Fundraiser for Rep. Michelle Caldier
Please come support the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist, WSDA member Representative Michelle Caldier, by attending her campaign kick-off on June 10.
News Items
May 31, 2018
Grow Your Practice With These PNDC 2018 Courses
Craft a PNDC experience that helps sharpen your clinical skills and grows your practice! We asked dentists on the PNDC Committee to share some of their can’t-miss courses for practice management, insurance know-how, staff development and more.
May 30, 2018
Smile Source Offering Free Treatments June 2
Local Smile Source dentists are giving the community something to smile about with free services during Dental Day on Saturday, June 2nd.
May 30, 2018
DSOs in WA: What They Can and Can't Do
One of WSDA’s top legislative priorities has been to clarify the rules under which Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) can provide services to dentists in Washington. Read to learn more about DSO legislation passed in 2017 that clarifies these rules.
May 30, 2018
WSDA Speaker of the House Applications
Do you want to get more involved with WSDA leadership? Serve an integral role at the House of Delegates (held September 20-22 in Tacoma) and in the Association’s governance process by applying to be the next WSDA Speaker of the House. Applications are due by Monday, June 11.
May 29, 2018
2018 Citizen of the Year Award Nominations
WSDA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year! The award winner will be honored during the WSDA House of Delegates meeting in Tacoma.
May 25, 2018
Webinar: Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse
The Health Care Authority's (HCA) Apple Health (Medicaid) Program Integrity staff is offering an education webinar on HCA's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in Apple Health programs.
May 25, 2018
Proposed Opioid Rules & Anesthesia Meeting
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking comments on proposed opioid prescribing rules (due by June 1), and has released an amended agenda for the Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on June 1.
May 25, 2018
WSDA News Issue 6
The latest issue of the WSDA News is now available online.
May 23, 2018
Substance Abuse & Pain Management Webinars
Review strategies for caring for older adults with substance use disorders and treating postoperative pain in adolescents with these two webinars.
May 22, 2018
Volunteer for Special Smiles
Special Smiles, the dental health discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, is looking for dental volunteers to staff the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, held July 1-6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
May 18, 2018
Volunteer in Guatemala
The non-profit New Dawn Guatemala is seeking a volunteer dentist for a trip to Guatemala this July.
May 17, 2018
Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 24.
May 15, 2018
Letter Sent to Premera Asserting Inadequate Notification of Certain New Fees
Hall Render, outside legal counsel, sent a letter to Premera asserting that Premera must provide its enrolled providers with 75 days’ notice before enacting any changes in scheduled fees.
May 14, 2018
Submit Comments on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed opioid prescribing rules for comment.
May 10, 2018
Submit Comments on Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed dental infection control rules for comment.
May 8, 2018
Medical Teams International Dental Providers Needed in Eastern WA
Medical Teams International (MTI) is looking for volunteer dentists to provide care in Eastern Washington through this fall.
May 7, 2018
HCA Webinar Covering Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care
Join the Health Care Authority (HCA) on Friday, May 11 for a provider-specific informational webinar regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.
May 7, 2018
Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care: What Providers Should Know
WSDA has received many questions from members regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care. Please read for a summary of the transition and what providers should expect.
May 4, 2018
PNDC 2018 Early Bird Deadline Extended
The Early Bird deadline has been extended until 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, May 7! Register your team by Monday to save $50-$100 per person.
