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Oct 30, 2018
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President Signs Opioids Bill, Making It Law
President Donald J. Trump on Oct. 24 signed into law legislation aimed at ending the nation’s opioid crisis.
Oct 29, 2018
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Washington Healthplanfinder Introduces In-Person Assistance Sites For 2018 Open Enrollment
New enrollment centers in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and central Washington to debut on November 1.
Oct 26, 2018
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Reported Isolite Mouthpiece Reuse in Corporate Dental Chain
On October 25, an important story aired on KIRO 7 in Seattle. It exemplifies the concerns the WSDA has had with the practice of corporate dentistry, and why we continue to champion efforts to protect the doctor-patient relationship in every practice model that dentists choose.
Oct 26, 2018
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 27
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Turn in your unused prescription medications at drop-off locations around the state.
Oct 26, 2018
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Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements Start Jan. 1, 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.
Oct 25, 2018
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Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing - Dec. 7
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.
Oct 25, 2018
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HRSA Dedicates $293 Million to Expanding Workforce
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced Oct. 18 that it is awarding $293 million to expand the primary health care workforce.
Oct 25, 2018
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In Support of the Whistleblowers: A Troubling DSO Complaint
A courageous whistleblower, a former office manager for a clinic operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC, recently reported a corporate scheme designed to wring out minor cost savings at the expense of patient safety.
Oct 24, 2018
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ADA Third Party Payer Concierge: Connect With a Dental Benefits Expert
Get one-on-one support directly from an expert on dental benefits issues through the American Dental Association Third Party Payer Concierge.
Oct 23, 2018
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Patients, Dentists Can Report to FDA Issues with Direct to Consumer Dentistry Devices
Patients and dentists can report issues with medical devices to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including any problems they have had with devices related to direct to consumer, or DTC, dental laboratory products.
Oct 22, 2018
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Dr. Linda Edgar Installed as American Dental Association Trustee
Congratulations to WSDA Board member Dr. Linda Edgar, who was installed as a trustee of the American Dental Association during ADA 2018 in Honolulu.
Oct 19, 2018
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Celebrating 4,400 Member Dentists
This October, WSDA reached an exciting milestone—we welcomed our 4,400th dentist into membership!
Oct 19, 2018
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Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements Start Jan. 1, 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.
Oct 18, 2018
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Public-private Safe Prescribing Initiative Results in Significant Reductions of Medicaid Opioid Prescriptions
A public-private safe prescribing initiative launched in late 2017, called Better Prescribing, Better Treatment, has resulted in significant reductions in Apple Health (Medicaid) opioid prescriptions in less than a year.
Oct 18, 2018
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Crown Denials Can be Appealed with Help from ADA
Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality and its staff after third-party payers denied claims for crown procedures.
Oct 17, 2018
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Reminder: CE Rule Changes Start Jan. 1, 2019
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019. Review a summary of the changes from the Washington State Department of Health.
Oct 17, 2018
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Delta Special Meeting Proxy Ballot Update
Please read for an update to the special meeting proxy ballot process.
Oct 16, 2018
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Incorrect CE Information on License Renewal Notices
Please be aware of incorrect CE information appearing on license renewal notices from the Department of Health.
Oct 15, 2018
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DQAC Meetings - Oct. 26
Please review meeting agendas for the Friday, October 26 DQAC business meeting, Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting, and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting.
Oct 12, 2018
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We Need You at the Delta Special Meeting
All WDS/Delta member dentists are encouraged to attend the WDS Special Meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Can't attend? Learn how to fill out your proxy ballot in support of proposed bylaw amendments.
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