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Jul 6, 2021
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The Small Business Flex Fund Loan Application is Now Live
The Department of Commerce has opened applications for Small Business Flex Fund loans, allowing businesses or nonprofits to apply to borrow up to $150,000 from community lenders at an interest rate between 3% - 4.5%.
Jun 30, 2021
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June 30 Reopening Update for Dental Offices
As health care settings — which are exempted from many of the new reopening and masking guidelines — dental offices are still required to follow enhanced COVID-19 safety and masking requirements.
Jun 30, 2021
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Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 29, 2021
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Reunite With the WA Dental Community at PNDC 2021
Reunite with the dental community and celebrate the resiliency of our profession at PNDC 2021, November 11-13 in Seattle. Registration is open now!
Jun 28, 2021
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Part-Time Assignments, Lasting Fulfillment
Locum tenens and other part-time opportunities fill vacancies, provide varied pathways in dentistry.
Jun 28, 2021
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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.
Jun 25, 2021
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The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW Needs Your Support!
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!
Jun 17, 2021
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OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Update
On June 10, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19.
Jun 16, 2021
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DQAC Business Meeting – June 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 15, 2021
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Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.
Jun 9, 2021
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Dental Office COVID-19 Protections Have Worked, ADA Tells Administration
Representatives from the ADA told White House Office of Management and Budget officials last week that there is little risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in dental offices.
Jun 8, 2021
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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2021
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2021 Legislative Session Summary
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Jun 2, 2021
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What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 1, 2021
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WDIA: Attract and Retain Staff with Group Medical Coverage
Many WSDA members use Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) to purchase individual products such as disability, malpractice, and life to insure their livelihood, but did you know that WDIA can also help you apply for and navigate group medical coverage?
Jun 1, 2021
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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.
Jun 1, 2021
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Seattle Times Op-Ed: Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care
Drs. Marissa Bender and Harlyn Susarla recently authored the op-ed "Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care" for The Seattle Times.
May 28, 2021
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Nominate a Dentist for Citizen of the Year
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
May 27, 2021
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PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.
May 26, 2021
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Study: Most Aerosol Droplets in Dental Procedures from Irrigation Tools, Not Saliva
Patient saliva was found not to be the major source of the microbes in aerosols generated during dental procedures, according to Ohio State University researchers, who analyzed the genetic makeup of the organisms detected in aerosols.
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