WSDA News | Spring 2021

Doing Something About It: How WSDA, Delta Dental, UW School of Dentistry and Others are Confronting the Dental Hygiene Shortage

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COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Guide

Learn more about volunteering to administer the COVID-19 vaccine with WSDA's Vaccine Volunteer Guide.

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PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Mark your calendar! PNDC 2021 has been rescheduled to November 11-13 in Seattle (previously scheduled for June 24-26).

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Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Member exclusive! Get location-based demographic information using ADA’s interactive Practice Location Map. Visit ADA.org/PracticeMap.

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,500 member dentists, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

COVID-19 Resources

WSDA has compiled COVID-19 resources at wsda.org/COVID-19 and will continue to add resources as they are released.

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Apr 19, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 30 at 8:30 AM.
Apr 13, 2021

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PPE Group Purchasing Order Deadline Tomorrow
Join WSDA's group purchase of Nitrile Gloves, BYD Level III 3 Ply Surgical Masks and other discounted PPE. Complete your purchase by April 14.
Apr 9, 2021

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DQAC Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Apr 8, 2021

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Support the Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!
Apr 5, 2021

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Updated Apple Health Billing Guides and Fee Schedule
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Orthodontic and Dental-related services billing guides, along with updates to the Dental program fee schedule.
Apr 5, 2021

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Attention Delta Members: Send Feedback to the Member Advisory Panel (MAP)
Delta member dentists can now learn more about the Member Advisory Panel (MAP) and send questions, comments or concerns through a dedicated webpage.
Apr 2, 2021

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E-Prescribing Requirement Further Delayed
The Washington State Secretary of Health has issued an extension on the previous waiver for the requirement for prescriptions for controlled substances and refill authorizations to be communicated electronically to pharmacies.
Apr 2, 2021

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 24
Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
Apr 1, 2021

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How to Volunteer to Give the COVID-19 Vaccine
WSDA has put together a guide to help authorized vaccinators within the dental community prepare to volunteer to give the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mar 31, 2021

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Defective Restorations Explored by ACE Panel
Repair or replace? That’s the question facing clinicians who encounter a defective restoration. And it’s a question members of the ADA Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Panel answered in their latest survey.
Mar 31, 2021

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ADA Webinar: What Dentists Need to Know About PPOs
The ADA will offer a free webinar on April 22 exploring how preferred provider organization plans process claims and the ways dental practice finances can be affected.
Mar 30, 2021

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Updated Dangerous Waste Standards Regulations
A new rule from the Washington State Department of Ecology may require providers to modify current pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical dangerous waste management practices.

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WSDA News | Spring 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Guide

PNDC 2021: November 11-13 in Seattle

Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

DQAC Business Meeting – April 30

PPE Group Purchasing Order Deadline Tomorrow

DQAC Newsletter

Support the Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW

Updated Apple Health Billing Guides and Fee Schedule

Attention Delta Members: Send Feedback to the Member Advisory Panel (MAP)

E-Prescribing Requirement Further Delayed

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 24

How to Volunteer to Give the COVID-19 Vaccine

Defective Restorations Explored by ACE Panel

ADA Webinar: What Dentists Need to Know About PPOs

Updated Dangerous Waste Standards Regulations

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