Jul 3, 2019
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Jul 3, 2019
Raise awareness and funds for the Oral Cancer Foundation at the Washington Oral Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 12 in Kirkland.
Jul 2, 2019
The new Paid Family and Medical Leave reporting system launched on July 1 and is now live on Secure Access Washington (SAW). As a result of the new technology system, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has extended the deadline for reporting from July 31 to August 31.
Jul 1, 2019
Attend the Region 10 Opioid Summit August 7-8 in Vancouver, WA. The summit will feature sessions focused around prevention, special interventions, treatment and recovery.
Jul 1, 2019
WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki recently presented President's Awards to eight individuals who have made outstanding contributions to dentistry in Washington.
Jun 28, 2019
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has filed a proposed rule that would update our state’s overtime regulations, which have not been revised since 1976. The proposed rule would render more workers eligible for overtime benefits.
Jun 26, 2019
On behalf of the volunteer member dentists and WSDA staff who plan the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, we are excited to announce that PNDC will return to the Emerald City in 2020!
Jun 25, 2019
DQAC will hold a hearing on rule amendments regarding allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision on Friday, July 26.
Jun 25, 2019
DQAC will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, July 26 to discuss dental infection control proposed rules.
Jun 24, 2019
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission recently became aware that a group of individuals are targeting community pharmacies in Washington to obtain large amounts of oxycodone and other controlled substances through the use of forged prescriptions.
Jun 17, 2019
Lighthouse is a Gold Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 111.
Jun 17, 2019
WDIA is the Title Partner of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 119.
Jun 17, 2019
Omni Practice Group is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 604.
Jun 17, 2019
TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 218.
Jun 17, 2019
Register today for the Understanding Opioid Use Disorder Conference, held in Spokane on Saturday, June 22.
Jun 14, 2019
Coming to the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference? The PNDC App is now available to download.
Jun 14, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Jurisprudence Examination Committee webinar meeting on Friday, June 28.
Jun 12, 2019
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will now share Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) data with nearly all states and the Department of Defense.
Jun 5, 2019
Hands-on workshops on oral surgery, posterior composites, endodontics, ultrasonic debridement, basic life support and more!
Jun 4, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on June 17.
Jun 3, 2019
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year! Nominations are due this Friday, June 7.
Jun 3, 2019
The 2019 Legislative Session adjourned on Sunday, April 28. Read a summary of issues from this session that could potentially impact you, your patients, and your practice.
Jun 3, 2019
This webinar will discuss common contractual clauses within third-party payer contracts and their potential financial implications on a dental practice, including most favored nation, affiliate carrier, recoupment clauses and more.
May 30, 2019
WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki encourages members to get involved with Dental Lifeline Network's Donated Dental Services Program.
May 29, 2019
The Board of Denturists will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 10 AM.
May 28, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting, Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting, and Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 7.
May 24, 2019
We've added several new lectures to the PNDC 2019 lineup, including a Thursday suicide prevention lecture, Next Level Speaker Series lectures featuring WSDA member speakers, and a risk management course.
May 22, 2019
The Health Care Authority (HCA), as directed by the Washington State Legislature, is cancelling the implementation of managed care dental.
May 17, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee webinar meeting on May 29.
May 16, 2019
It has come to the attention of the WSDA that there is some confusion around the current status of the Dental Quality Insurance Commission’s (DQAC) proposed infection control rules.
May 13, 2019
The votes are in! Here are the four PNDC 2019 Next Level Speaker Series winners as decided by the WSDA membership.
May 10, 2019
Attend “E-cigarettes - What are the Facts Behind All That Vapor?” on May 20 and “The Importance of Oral Health Care for Women during Pregnancy” on May 31.
May 9, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee webinar meeting on May 23.
May 8, 2019
The Washington State Oral Health Coalition (WSOHC) seeks applicants for its Board of Directors. Interested individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague through May 15.
May 3, 2019
The PNDC 2019 early bird deadline has been extended to 11:59 PM on Monday, May 6. Register your team at the early bird price to save $50-$100 per person.
Apr 30, 2019
Register your team for Washington's largest dental conference by this Friday, May 3 to save $50-$100 per registration.
Apr 30, 2019
Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Yelp. Consumers have their pick when it comes to the number of social media platforms available to crow about outstanding service — or complain when something goes wrong. In today’s multichannel marketing world, what should you do if you or your practice is singled out for a bad review or complaint?
Apr 29, 2019
The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.
Apr 27, 2019
The Health Care Authority, Amerigroup Dental Plan of WA, Delta Dental and MCNA have scheduled multiple provider trainings throughout the state to provide information on the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.
Apr 26, 2019
In March, WSDA and WDIA officially extended their partnership with The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) for five years through March 2024.
Apr 26, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 2.
Apr 25, 2019
PNDC 2019 offers members an affordable, convenient way to meet opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation and BLS CE requirements all in one place.
Apr 25, 2019
Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.
Apr 24, 2019
The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.
Apr 23, 2019
Read recent opioid-related news from the American Dental Association.
Apr 23, 2019
The Spring Issue of the WSDA News is available online today! Read cover story "Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company."
Apr 22, 2019
Please consider attending the DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, February 1.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
Apr 22, 2019
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.
