The ADA is calling on dental professionals to sign up to participate in the Give Kids A Smile program, which will mark its 20th anniversary next year.

In accordance with a King County-issued mandate, attendance at PNDC 2021 will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID test administered within 72 hours of arrival at registration. In addition, based on the current requirements set forth by Washington state, masks will be required while indoors at PNDC.

The Department of Health reports that it will extend the 18-month expiration date for Dental Hygiene Initial Limited Licenses until Sept. 30, 2022.

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.

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.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 PM.