PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

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This webinar discusses the state of play on Congressional efforts to expand a dental benefit in Medicare.

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Sep 17, 2021

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Updated DOH Vaccine Mandate FAQ
The Department of Health (DOH) released an updated COVID-19 vaccine mandate FAQ, which aims to clarify questions arising from Proclamation 21-14.1.
Sep 17, 2021

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PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Friday, Sept. 24
The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is next Friday, Sept. 24! Register your team today to save up to $100 per person.
Sep 17, 2021

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Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022
All health care facilities with ten or more prescribers excluding critical access hospitals must fully integrate their Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems with the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) or have obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH) by Jan. 1, 2022.
Sep 17, 2021

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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Sept. 24
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 24.
Sep 15, 2021

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New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants
Learn more about WorkSource, a job-match website that connects employers and job seekers in Washington.
Sep 14, 2021

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Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar
On July 1, reimbursement rates for nearly all adult dental Medicaid (Apple Health) covered services increased by 100%. Learn more and see an upcoming free webinar by the Arcora Foundation and the Health Care Authority.
Sep 8, 2021

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Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit
Please join your fellow dentists and contact your members of Congress to ask them to oppose the Part B dental benefit and instead support the ADA’s alternative.
Sep 7, 2021

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Regulatory Update – September 2021
Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.
Sep 3, 2021

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Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms
An update on the vaccine mandate for healthcare providers and workers, including sample religious and medical accommodation forms.
Sep 3, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 10
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 10 at 8:30 AM.
Sep 1, 2021

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Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Aug 31, 2021

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PPE Available from the State
The state is currently accepting PPE requests from its PPE Backstop through Oct. 31, 2021.

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PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 24

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Medicare Dental Benefit

Find Your Ideal Dental Practice Location

Washington State Dental Association

COVID-19 Resources

Latest News

Updated DOH Vaccine Mandate FAQ

PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Friday, Sept. 24

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – Sept. 24

New Resource to Hire Front Office Staff and Dental Assistants

Significant Increases to Adult Dental Medicaid Reimbursement Rates & Upcoming Webinar

Tell Congress No Medicare Part B Dental Benefit

Regulatory Update – September 2021

Vaccine Mandate Update & Sample Accommodation Forms

DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 10

Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars

PPE Available from the State

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