Jan 21, 2021
"Training matters. Competence certainly matters. But I’d argue that what matters even more is your integrity. It’s what drives you to be better, to do the right thing and treat people well."
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Latest News from Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society
Latest News from WSDA
Jan 19, 2021
The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, legislation that repeals the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies, became law on Jan. 13.
Jan 19, 2021
The Department of Health Safe Medication Return program is now live and accepting unwanted and expired medications for disposal.
Jan 14, 2021
See large vaccine clinic locations currently vaccinating Phase 1A eligible individuals in King and Snohomish counties.
Jan 14, 2021
DOH and WSDA urge health care workers currently eligible in Phase 1A, which includes all dental office employees, to make their vaccine appointment ASAP to ensure prioritization before those in Phase 1B become eligible.
Jan 12, 2021
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Oral Medicine Service collaborates with cancer doctors to produce better patient outcomes.
Jan 12, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8:30 AM.
Jan 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
WSDA’s outside legal counsel, Studebaker Nault, answers questions regarding whether Washington dental offices can mandate that their staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 11, 2021
After thousands of grassroots emails from ADA members, as well as extensive lobbying from the ADA’s Government Affairs team, Congress has passed an end of the year package.
Jan 08, 2021
WSDA has been made aware of a large vaccine clinic planned for this weekend in Seattle by Kelly-Ross Pharmacy Group.
Jan 08, 2021
2021 provider applications close March 1, 2021, apply now if interested!
Jan 08, 2021
As of today, the Department of Health (DOH) has provided two methods for dental teams to verify their Phase 1A status and find a location to receive the vaccine in their area.
Jan 07, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 15 at 3 PM.
Jan 07, 2021
As of Jan. 1, 2021 the state minimum wage is $13.69 an hour, up from $13.50 an hour in 2020. The increase in minimum wage impacts salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Jan 06, 2021
Jan 06, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 12 PM.
Jan 05, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) finalized new Dental Infection Control Rules on Dec. 23, 2020.
Jan 04, 2021
If you practice as a general dental practitioner or pediatric dentist, please take the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) survey.
Dec 30, 2020
Today, state authorities updated Phase 1A of Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidance, adding a second tier to 1A that allows for the vaccination of all workers in health care settings, including the dental team.
