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Dec 3, 2018
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Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2019
Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.
Dec 1, 2018
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Reminder: CE Changes Take Effect Jan. 1
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019.
Nov 30, 2018
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WSDA-Introduced Dental Benefits Resolution Passes at ADA House of Delegates
The ADA House of Delegates approved a resolution, introduced by the WSDA, relating to dental benefits that seeks to “minimize interference of dental benefit carriers into the doctor-patient relationship.”
Nov 29, 2018
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DQAC Rules Needing Comment
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is considering rule changes that could have a significant impact on your practice.
Nov 27, 2018
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Renew Your Membership by Jan. 1
Please renew your ADA, WSDA and local dental society membership for 2019 by January 1.
Nov 21, 2018
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Reminder: Dec. 7 Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.
Nov 19, 2018
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Paid Family & Medical Leave Update
The Employment Security Department (ESD) has released an updated Employer Toolkit for Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.
Nov 17, 2018
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Additional Complaint Filed Against Corporate Dental Chain
The WSDA has filed a complaint with the Washington State Department of Health, alleging dental clinics operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC (Lone Peak) are engaging in dangerous and deceptive practices.
Nov 17, 2018
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Delta Special Meeting Results
Thank you to the hundreds of member dentists from around the state who attended the Delta Special Meeting yesterday afternoon and the hundreds more who voted by proxy! Preliminary results indicate the bylaw amendments passed with 95% of the vote.
Nov 14, 2018
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Delta Special Meeting: How to Vote If You Didn't Get a Proxy Ballot
Don't have your proxy ballot or having difficulty replacing it? Download a blank proxy ballot here.
Nov 13, 2018
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Reminder: Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by Nov. 30
Are you looking for more ways to get involved in organized dentistry? Apply to join the WSDA Leadership Institute! Applications are due November 30.
Nov 8, 2018
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Delta Special Meeting Next Week
The Delta Special Meeting is happening next Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. If you can't attend, make sure to fill out your proxy ballot ASAP.
Nov 8, 2018
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DQAC Seeking Stakeholder Comments
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is seeking stakeholder comments on proposed rules regarding delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.
Nov 7, 2018
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Rep. Michelle Caldier Wins Re-Election Campaign
Congratulations to WSDA member Rep. Michelle Caldier for winning re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives for a third consecutive term!
Nov 7, 2018
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Paid Family & Medical Leave Employer Toolkit
An employer toolkit is now available from the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) for information on how to implement requirements for Washington's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.
Nov 2, 2018
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Get Involved in Paid Family & Medical Leave Rulemaking
The rulemaking process for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program is ongoing. Have opinions regarding the new rules? Submit public comments to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
Nov 2, 2018
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Facial Aesthetics: Looking Beyond Enamel and Gingiva
The CE course "Facial Aesthetics: Looking Beyond Enamel and Gingiva" with Dr. Timothy Hess will take place on Thursday, November 15 from 1-2 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport.
Oct 31, 2018
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Dental Action Day: Jan. 31, 2019
Mark your calendar now! WSDA's largest annual advocacy event will take place Thursday, January 31 in Olympia.
Oct 31, 2018
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WDS is Spooked!
Like a bad zombie movie, WDS is bringing several false accusations back from the dead. We'll let you guess if they're giving out tricks or treats!
Oct 30, 2018
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Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute
Are you looking for more ways to get involved in organized dentistry? Apply to join the WSDA Leadership Institute!
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