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Oct 27, 2022

Updated COVID-19 Requirements for Health Care Settings

As of Oct. 27, 2022, several emergency proclamations related to health care will be rescinded, and as of Oct. 31, 2022, all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and the state of emergency will come to an end. Some requirements from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and the Department of Health (DOH) will remain in place for health care settings.

Oct 26, 2022

Proposed Dental Licensing Fee Increase

The Department of Health is planning to propose changes to initial and renewal licensing fees.

Oct 25, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 26

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM.

Oct 25, 2022

Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Oct. 28

The Board of Denturists will meet Friday, Oct. 28 at 12:00 PM and will hear an update regarding rule language for the placement of prefabricated abutments, which may include deciding on proposed language from the rules workshops that have been conducted.

Oct 19, 2022

Apply for a Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) Program Grant by Dec. 12

Learn more about a funding opportunity available from HRSA with the purpose of establishing new accredited community-based medical or dental residency programs in rural and underserved communities.

Oct 18, 2022

Washington’s Own Dr. Linda Edgar Elected as ADA’s 160th President

Dr. Edgar will become president-elect at the conclusion of this year’s House of Delegates and become president of the ADA in October 2023.

Oct 14, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 21

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Oct. 21.

Oct 13, 2022

WSDA’s Endorsement for Delta Board Election

WSDA endorses Dr. Dennis Bradshaw for election to the Delta Board of Directors.

Oct 12, 2022

Share Your COVID-19 Experience with L&I

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) would like to hear about your experience with COVID-19 and infection control practices through a brief survey. We encourage all members to complete the survey to ensure that dentists’ experiences are well represented in survey results.

Oct 10, 2022

2023 Minimum Wage Increase

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.

Oct 7, 2022

Hands-On Workshops at PNDC 2022

Looking for hands-on CE courses this fall? Check out hands-on workshops available at PNDC 2022, November 10-12 in Seattle.

Oct 4, 2022

Delta Dental of Washington Answers Member Questions on New Reimbursement Model

WSDA has been in conversation with Delta Dental of Washington about their new reimbursement model. Read answers to 33 questions posed by WSDA volunteer leaders about the model.

Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Ashley Ulmer: It’s the Little Things – A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president this past year. I’m excited to see the seeds we are planting grow and mature over time for the benefit of current and future WSDA members.

Oct 4, 2022

2022-23 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons

One thing is clear when you meet Dr. John Gibbons, the incoming WSDA president: He lives life to the fullest. But the one thing he’s most passionate about doesn’t involve wild animals, exotic travel or fast engines. It’s something far more complex and unpredictable. It’s dental advocacy.

Oct 4, 2022

WDIA's Matt French Granted Honorary WSDA Membership

Congratulations to Matt French, who was granted honorary WSDA membership after 20 years of service to the Association and Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Oct 3, 2022

Share Your Network Leasing Experience with WSDA

Have you ever been placed in an insurance network without your knowledge? WSDA wants to hear about your experience through our network leasing survey.

Oct 3, 2022

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Friday, Jan. 27

Join dentists from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 as Dental Action Day returns in person in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Sep 28, 2022

Share Your Dental Workforce Challenges – Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey

Share your dental workforce challenges through the Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Sep 28, 2022

Dentists Urged To Support Unprecedented Massachusetts Ballot Measure To Improve Dental Benefits

​Dental providers are urged to support a November Massachusetts statewide ballot initiative that will require dental insurance carriers to spend at least 83% of premium dollars on patient care rather than on administrative costs, salaries and profits. WSDA recently donated $10,000 the campaign.

Sep 27, 2022

Submit Comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Sept. 30

WSDA encourages members to submit comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Friday, Sept. 30. The Compact would allow dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one Compact member state to more easily obtain licensure in another Compact member state, creating reciprocity among participant states and reducing the barriers to licensure portability and employment.