Feb 7, 2022
Medical Teams International Needs Your Help
Learn more about volunteering with Medical Teams International.
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Feb 3, 2022
Bracken Killpack: “Who Do We Already Know?” Isn’t Good Enough
"I am asking all members to hold us accountable for expanding our entire leadership pipeline to be more reflective of the increasingly multifaceted diversity of our membership, the dental profession, and society at large."
Feb 3, 2022
Practice Owners: Earn Refunds on Workers' Compensation Premiums
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! Sign up by Sept. 1.
Feb 3, 2022
How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session
Due to the pandemic, the upcoming 2022 legislative session (starting Jan. 10) will be mostly virtual. Even in a virtual format, it is important to be engaged and informed on issues that may impact your profession, your practice, and your patients.
Feb 3, 2022
Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update
Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.
Feb 3, 2022
ADA Q&A Covers Impact of the No Surprises Act
The ADA received questions from members about the No Surprises Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2022, and its implications for dental practices.
Feb 3, 2022
Attention: Long-Term Care Program Delay
Governor Inslee and Democratic Leadership announced today that the implementation of the Long-term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program will be paused for the time being. Originally set to become effective Jan. 1, 2022, the delay of the program means that employers can also delay assessing the .58% premium on employee wages.
Feb 1, 2022
Attention Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro by March 1
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! The next quarterly enrollment deadline is March 1.
Feb 1, 2022
Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission by March 30
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC). Apply by March 30.
Feb 1, 2022
Free Virtual CE: Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design – A New Synergy
WSDA has partnered with local dental societies around the state to offer free virtual CE to members. Register now for "Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design – A New Synergy" with Dr. J. William Robbins on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Jan 27, 2022
Be Alert: Member Reports Theft During Working Interview
A member dentist who recently experienced theft from his office while conducting a working interview shares advice for other dentists.
Jan 27, 2022
ADA Webinar Features Introduction to Dental PPO Plans
The ADA is presenting a free webinar in February that explains the basics of how preferred provider organization plans operate so that both new and existing office staff and dentists will be better able to support patients with these plans.
Jan 20, 2022
WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington Team Up to Tackle Dental Workforce Issues
WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington are teaming up on a comprehensive strategy to reduce dental workforce shortages in the state.
Jan 19, 2022
Regulatory Update – January 2022
Learn more about modifications to dentist continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.
Jan 19, 2022
Health Care Authority Billing and Reimbursement Survey
In order to improve the Health Care Authority (HCA) website billing and reimbursement experience, HCA is asking providers to complete a short survey by Jan. 28.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Jan. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 AM.
Jan 13, 2022
Dental Offices Not Included in New Pause on Non-Urgent Procedures at Hospitals
WSDA has received direct confirmation from the Governor’s Office that the pause on non-urgent procedures does not include dental offices or other non-hospital-based health care settings.
Jan 12, 2022
Free Webinar: Cultivating Leadership Skills Through Coaching and Mentoring
Join ADA member and certified professional life coach Dr. Cathy Hung at 5:00 PM PT on Jan. 25 for the free webinar "Cultivating Leadership Skills Through Coaching and Mentoring."
Jan 12, 2022
Task Force Soliciting Dental Community Input on Enhancing CDT Code
A new task force is asking the dental community to weigh in on a project that could revamp and enhance the existing Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature — better known as the CDT Code. The deadline for written comments is Jan. 14.
