Aug 01, 2022
General Dentistry | Bothell | Retired | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Aug 01, 2022
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the Dental-related Services billing guide.
Jul 29, 2022
To align with holistic and integrated health, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has added pediatric dental topics to the newly created Pediatric Health listserv. Last month, HCA announced the creation of this new listserv to ensure providers who offer services to children and youth receive updates specific to pediatric policy and program updates.
Jul 28, 2022
Orthodontic billing: Periodic orthodontic treatment visits (CDT® D8670) must be billed in three-month intervals. The first three-month interval begins after the initial placement date. The claim must include the appliance placement date and must match the banding claim that the Health Care Authority (HCA) has reimbursed. If that date does not match, the periodic (D8670) orthodontic treatment claim will be denied
Jul 28, 2022
General Dentistry | Sammamish | Faculty | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Jul 27, 2022
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jul 25, 2022
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Jul 25, 2022
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 29.
Jul 21, 2022
General Dentistry | Issaquah | Owner – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Jul 21, 2022
Periodontics | Federal Way | Owner – Private Practice | University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Jul 20, 2022
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will conduct a site visit of Seattle Central College’s dental assisting and hygiene programs on November 8-10, 2022, and, following the standard CODA accreditation process, will consider the program for approval at the CODA January-February Winter meeting. Seattle Central College is calling for third party comments from interested parties on their dental assisting and hygiene programs.
Jul 18, 2022
As a reminder, beginning with 2022 fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and could face a penalty for incorrect or incomplete reporting.
Jul 14, 2022
General Dentistry | Arlington | Owner – Private Practice | University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Jul 13, 2022
A common question dental practices confront is whether to classify workers as independent contractors or employees. Learn more about several factors for dental practices to consider in determining whether to employ or engage dentists as independent contractors.
Jul 10, 2022
As a reminder, in order to remain compliant with RCW 70.352.060, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must renew their registration by July 31 of each year.
Jul 07, 2022
The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), is accepting applications through Aug. 5 to fill one public member vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jul 06, 2022
Negotiating a new employment contract is inherently stressful, no matter if it’s your first opportunity out of dental school or your fifth as a seasoned professional. Understanding standard contract components can help alleviate some of that uncertainty and better position you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Jul 06, 2022
When dentists are contacted by a Washington Department of Health Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) investigator, the next steps are basic but important.
Jul 06, 2022
Are you up to date on current CE requirements for Washington state dentists? Make sure to review WSDA's CE FAQ page for a summary of requirements and a list of frequently asked questions.
Jul 06, 2022
Improve patient care and protect your practice as soon as you begin electronically prescribing. Key integrations and automations help to remove human error, verify correct prescriptions and reduce the risk of misuse.