Oct 06, 2021
The Department of Health reports that it will extend the 18-month expiration date for Dental Hygiene Initial Limited Licenses until Sept. 30, 2022.
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Oct 06, 2021
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the billing guide for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
Oct 06, 2021
As a result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5190, it is now presumed that if a health care worker contracts an infectious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, this transmission is the result of workplace activities.
Oct 05, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 PM.
Oct 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making $25.5 billion in new funding available for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply now.
Sep 30, 2021
Read about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer in the Summer 2021 cover story.
Sep 30, 2021
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!
Sep 30, 2021
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list of young local business and community leaders for 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
In an effort to offer increased flexibility and to show our appreciation during these less predictable times, the WSDA Committee on Continuing Education has extended the PNDC 2021 Early Bird deadline through Friday, Oct. 22.
Sep 29, 2021
WSDA is now accepting applications to join the Editorial Advisory Board, a group of members tasked with writing and reviewing editorial content for the WSDA News. Apply by Monday, Nov 1.
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Sep 28, 2021
All healthcare and long-term care facilities are encourage to order gloves, gowns, masks, respirators and other supplies from the PPE Stockpile as soon as possible. Access to this resource will end on Oct. 25.
Sep 22, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an EFDA Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Sep 22, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
The Department of Health (DOH) has created a guidance document covering the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 during aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).
Sep 17, 2021
The PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline is next Friday, Sept. 24! Register your team today to save up to $100 per person.
Sep 17, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 24.
