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New Lectures Added to PNDC 2019 Lineup

We've added several new lectures to the PNDC 2019 lineup, including a Thursday suicide prevention lecture, Next Level Speaker Series lectures featuring WSDA member speakers, and a risk management course.

HCA Update: Managed Care Dental Activities are Cancelled

The Health Care Authority (HCA), as directed by the Washington State Legislature, is cancelling the implementation of managed care dental.

DQAC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee Meeting - May 29

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee webinar meeting on May 29.

Infection Control Rules Status

It has come to the attention of the WSDA that there is some confusion around the current status of the Dental Quality Insurance Commission’s (DQAC) proposed infection control rules.

PNDC 2019 Next Level Speaker Series Winners

The votes are in! Here are the four PNDC 2019 Next Level Speaker Series winners as decided by the WSDA membership.

ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention Hosting Two Upcoming Webinars

Attend “E-cigarettes - What are the Facts Behind All That Vapor?” on May 20 and “The Importance of Oral Health Care for Women during Pregnancy” on May 31.

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - May 23

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on May 23.

HCA Program Integrity Web Pages to be Relocated

Washington State Oral Health Coalition Seeks Board Members

The Washington State Oral Health Coalition (WSOHC) seeks applicants for its Board of Directors. Interested individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague through May 15.

PNDC 2019 Early Bird Deadline EXTENDED Through Monday

The PNDC 2019 early bird deadline has been extended to 11:59 PM on Monday, May 6. Register your team at the early bird price to save $50-$100 per person.

PNDC 2019 Early Bird Deadline This Friday, May 3

Register your team for Washington's largest dental conference by this Friday, May 3 to save $50-$100 per registration.

Practical Steps for Managing Your Online Reputation

Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Yelp. Consumers have their pick when it comes to the number of social media platforms available to crow about outstanding service — or complain when something goes wrong. In today’s multichannel marketing world, what should you do if you or your practice is singled out for a bad review or complaint?

Important Medicaid Update

The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.

Medicaid Managed Care Provider Trainings

The Health Care Authority, Amerigroup Dental Plan of WA, Delta Dental and MCNA have scheduled multiple provider trainings throughout the state to provide information on the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.

WSDA and WDIA Extend Partnership with TDIC

In March, WSDA and WDIA officially extended their partnership with The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) for five years through March 2024.

DQAC Educational Outreach Committee Webinar Meeting - May 2

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 2.

Required CE Courses Offered at PNDC 2019

PNDC 2019 offers members an affordable, convenient way to meet opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation and BLS CE requirements all in one place.

Reminder: Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training in Wenatchee on May 3

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Panel Discussion with Medicaid Contracted Providers, HCA & Managed Care Dental Plans

The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.

Recent Opioid News from the ADA

Read recent opioid-related news from the American Dental Association.