Oct 30, 2020
WSDA Mentor Program: Mentor a UW Dental Student
WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!
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Oct 30, 2020
Regulatory & Compliance News – October 2020
Learn more about recently implemented laws and regulations, rules under consideration by DQAC, and rules coming into effect in the near future.
Oct 29, 2020
Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as DOH Officials Targeting Medical Providers
The Washington State Department of Health is warning health care professionals with Washington licenses about scammers falsely claiming to represent the DOH.
Oct 29, 2020
Reminder: Sentinel Network Questionnaire – Share Your Workforce Experiences
Fill out the Sentinel Network questionnaire to confidentially share your workforce experiences and challenges.
Oct 29, 2020
WDS/Delta Proxy: Vote Online Now
All Delta member dentists should have already received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email. Vote online now to approve amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
Oct 28, 2020
Attention Dental Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro
The next deadline to enroll in WSDA Retro, a program designed to earn members refunds on their workers’ compensation premiums, is Dec. 1.
Oct 27, 2020
Thank You For Your Membership
WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw shares a thank you message to WSDA members.
Oct 23, 2020
Sign Up Your GKAS Program by Nov. 13
Dentists and dental team members who manage Give Kids A Smile events have until Nov. 13 to sign their programs up to receive free oral health education and product kits.
Oct 23, 2020
Easily Complete Your WDS/Delta Proxy Online
All Delta member dentists should have received their WDS/Delta proxy voting credentials to their email on Monday.
Oct 23, 2020
WSDA News | Fall 2020
Double Issue: A New Beginning — WSDA & Delta Announce Proposed Settlement / Navigating the Profession During COVID-19
Oct 20, 2020
Take the DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Survey
The DOH is seeking feedback from providers and other stakeholders as they create a plan for how to prioritize a future COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.
Oct 20, 2020
Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules Hearing – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rules hearing for proposed dental infection control rules at its Friday, Oct. 23 meeting.
Oct 19, 2020
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, Oct. 24
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Oct 16, 2020
Nominate a New Dentist for ADA 10 Under 10 Award
The ADA is seeking nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2021 10 Under 10 Awards.
Oct 15, 2020
Vote Now to Approve Amendments to Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
Please vote now to approve amendments to the Delta/WDS Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation, even if you plan on attending Delta’s annual meeting.
Oct 15, 2020
ADA Study Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%
Fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to be COVID-19 positive as of June, according to an American Dental Association Science & Research Institute and Health Policy Institute study.
Oct 14, 2020
Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3
COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.
Oct 14, 2020
New State Overtime Regulations
The Department of Labor and Industries approved rules that will update our state’s overtime regulations.
Oct 14, 2020
Update: Washington State Overtime Regulations
Read about the updated Washington state minimum wage for 2021 and its impact on salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
Oct 13, 2020
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 23
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 AM.
