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HCA: Change In How to Check for Available Units for CDT Codes

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 24

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 24.

E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4

The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.

WSDA News | Spring 2021

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

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.

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.

DQAC Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

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!

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.

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.

In-Person CE This Fall at PNDC 2021

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle this fall! Join us in person Nov. 11-13 at the Washington State Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Seattle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses

The governor has signed into law two more pieces of legislation that will provide additional COVID-19 relief for our state’s small businesses.

ADA Webinar – Amplifying Voices: Today is Tomorrow’s History

Please join the ADA on Tuesday, March 30 at 5:00 PM PT for a panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Join New PPE Group Purchasing Order

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.

WSDA Member Among ADA '10 Under 10' Award Winners

Congratulations to WSDA member Dr. Sampada Deshpande for being named an American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award winner!

Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Health Care Providers

Please be aware of a scam that continues to target Washington health care providers in which scammers pose as the DOH and FBI.