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The Dental Group, LLC: Integrated Planning for your Practice and your Family

We rightly think of our practices as healthcare first and small business second, but be careful not to sell your healthcare mission short by short changing your practice finances.

TDIC: Discover Dentist-Centric Insurance at PNDC

If faced with a liability claim, wouldn’t you want an insurer who’s solely focused on you? Meet The Dentists Insurance Company.

Apple Health Orthodontic Services Billing Guide Update

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the Orthodontic Services Billing Guide.

New Resource to Train Dental Assistants

In an effort to assist our members with training new dental assistants, WSDA has compiled a list of videos that focus on the basics of dental assisting.

Chris Bundy, MD, MPH: Healing Our Wounded Heroes

"For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been a resource for health professionals, including dentists, struggling with stress-related illnesses."

Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II – Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III – Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).

Reminder: Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement & Upcoming Webinar

Attend a free webinar this Friday, Nov. 5 to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.

2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer

In addition to leading a successful dental practice in Spokane and taking on leadership roles within WSDA, 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer volunteers with Spokane’s Inland Dental Expanded Access (IDEA) Clinic, helps out with her family’s business, is active in her church, avidly gardens, and is even an award-winning powerlifter! Read more about Dr. Ulmer in the WSDA News.

HCA: Edit code 11120 posting on claims in error

New PPE Group Purchase Order

WSDA has partnered with bttn to host a new Washington State group order. Submit your order by Friday, Nov. 5.

New WSDA Preferred Lender: Provide

We’re excited to welcome Provide as our newest WSDA preferred lender. Provide helps you achieve your dreams of practice ownership through the industry’s only 100% digital finance experience.

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – Nov. 4

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4.

DOH Launches Power of Providers COVID-19 Initiative

The Department of Health (DOH) launched the Power of Providers (POP) Initiative in July, with the goal of empowering health professionals across Washington to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination to their patients and clients. WSDA, along with over twenty other health care organizations and associations, signed on to the initiative.

Dr. Theresa Cheng Receives 2021 American Dental Association Humanitarian Award

WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng of Issaquah is the recipient of the 2021 American Dental Association (ADA) Humanitarian Award.

Dentists Should Apply for Provider Relief Fund ASAP

The ADA is encouraging dentists to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fund as soon as possible ahead of the Oct. 26 deadline, according to ADA News.

DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 AM.

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

By Jan. 1, 2022, health care facilities subject to the EHR/PMP integration requirement must be in compliance or have received a waiver of compliance issued by the DOH.

Halloween Candy Buy-Back – Is Your Office Participating?

The Tooth Fairy Experience — the dental health education program WSDA partners on with Delta Dental of Washington — will be promoting a statewide list of dentists participating in a Halloween candy buy-back.

WSDA Joins Coalition to Express Concerns with the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Trust Program

On Sept. 9, the Association of Washington Businesses sent a letter to Governor Inslee expressing concerns with the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Trust (LTSST) program. WSDA signed onto the letter, along with a diverse group of employers, local governments, labor unions, and other organizations.

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.