Feb 1, 2023
Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting
An innovative new dental hygiene program, forged with input from area dentists and hygienists, enters its final review stage.
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Jan 31, 2023
Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener
Arcora Foundation is hiring dental professionals (dentist or licensed hygienist) to perform Smile Survey oral health screenings on children in elementary schools in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, San Juan, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.
Jan 31, 2023
Practice Owners: Get Refunds on L&I Premiums You Already Pay & Up to 100% of Return to Work Wages Reimbursed
Sign up for WSDA Retro, a free program for WSDA members, by the next enrollment deadline of March 1!
Jan 31, 2023
Have You Ordered Materials for National Children's Dental Health Month?
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Order free materials at ada.org/ncdhm.
Jan 26, 2023
Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About DQAC Investigations
Join The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a free webinar covering what Washington dentists should know about investigations by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jan 20, 2023
Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 28
The ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership (IDL) is designed to enhance the leadership skills of dentists who belong to racial, ethnic and/or gender backgrounds that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles. Apply by April 28.
Jan 19, 2023
D-MMEX: Act Now to Earn 7% More on Your Precious Metals
All WSDA members receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted to D-MMEX Easyrefine. Until March 31, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap metals you submit.
Jan 12, 2023
Reminder for Employers: Quarterly Unemployment Insurance Tax Filing Updates
As a reminder, beginning with 2022 fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, which are due by Jan. 31, 2023, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes as well as upgrade to the latest version of Employer Account Management Services (EAMS).
Jan 12, 2023
Register for Dental Action Day by Jan. 13
Join member dentists and dental students from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to advocate for your profession as you meet with local legislators to discuss WSDA's legislative priorities. Register by Jan. 13!
Jan 12, 2023
WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022
Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.
Jan 12, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 AM.
Jan 12, 2023
Board of Denturists Business Meeting – Jan. 27
The Board of Denturists will hold its next business meeting via webinar on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 11, 2023
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Jan. 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 10, 2023
Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist
Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.
Jan 4, 2023
Updated Apple Health Billing Guides
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services and Orthodontic Services billing guides.
Jan 4, 2023
2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Burt Goodman
It's a given that anyone in their mid-90s has seen a lot along the way. But few of those reaching that milestone have done as much as Burt Goodman, DDS. In recognition of this life of accomplishment and his amazing professional and personal legacy, Goodman has been honored with the 2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year award.
Jan 4, 2023
WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All
Our lives are busy. Our work is stressful. Take time to check in with yourself — and your colleagues.
Jan 4, 2023
Get Ready for the 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session begins on Monday, Jan. 9. Get involved with grassroots advocacy by registering for Dental Action Day and signing up for action alerts from WSDA.
Jan 4, 2023
Cancellation of Jan. 20 Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing
DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules hearing.
Jan 4, 2023
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 27
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:00 PM.
