Jun 14, 2023
Dental Accounting Group: PNDC 2023 Gold Sponsor
Dental Accounting Group is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #507.
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Jun 14, 2023
TDIC: PNDC 2023 Platinum Sponsor
TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #600.
Jun 9, 2023
Improve the Dental Workforce Pipeline: Contact your Senators Today!
Write your Senators to urge them to support legislation that will address dental workforce issues so that there are enough dentists in underserved areas, your offices are fully staffed, and more patients are able to receive dental care.
Jun 9, 2023
General Dentistry | Seattle | Faculty | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Jun 9, 2023
General Dentistry | Seattle | Owner – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Jun 7, 2023
General Dentistry | Anacortes | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine
Jun 7, 2023
Periodontics | Olympia | Retired | University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Jun 6, 2023
Changes to WA Hygiene Licensure Become Effective July 23
Effective July 23, hygienists seeking an initial limited license in Washington state will no longer be required to be currently engaged in active practice in order to apply. Additionally, the name of the initial and renewed limited license for hygienists is changed to an initial and renewed temporary license, and the expiration of the license is extended from 18 months to five years.
Jun 6, 2023
Nominate a Dentist for WSDA Citizen of the Year by June 30
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year by June 30!
Jun 6, 2023
Reminder: Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions by June 23
Apply by June 23 to run for WSDA and ADA leadership positions up for election at the 2023 WSDA House of Delegates.
Jun 6, 2023
Reminder: LTSS Trust Program Withholding Will Begin July 1
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on July 1, 2023 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees, and self-employed individuals.
Jun 6, 2023
RSVP by June 7: WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon at PNDC 2023
Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, June 16. RSVP by June 7!
Jun 6, 2023
Making Progress Together: Delta Dental — WSDA Memorandum of Understanding Enables Collaboration on Important Oral Health Issues
Learn more about the ongoing collaborative work between WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington following the organizations' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Jun 6, 2023
RIDE Into the Future: UWSOD Regional Initiatives in Dental Education Program’s Plans for Expansion
It's been called many things: Groundbreaking. Revolutionary. Award-winning. Perhaps most importantly, it's effective. Ask anyone affiliated with the University of Washington School of Dentistry's Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program and they will tell you: RIDE works. Learn more about the program and its plans for expansion in the WSDA News Issue 1 cover story.
Jun 5, 2023
Bracken Killpack: The Value of the American Dental Association – Organized Dentistry’s Public Works
"While there are many reasons why the American Dental Association is valuable to our nation’s dentists, I believe it is important to point out some of the less obvious values. Like road, electrical, water, and sewage systems help ensure stable communities, the ADA provides important infrastructure that sustains and enhances the work of state dental associations, local dental societies, and your practice."
Jun 5, 2023
DQAC Business Meeting – April 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, April 28 at 10:00 AM.
May 26, 2023
CE Options to Meet New June 27 DEA Requirement
Effective June 27, 2023, prescribers of controlled substances, including dentists, must complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II, III, IV, and/or V) in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). See CE options at PNDC, from UW Continuing Dental Education, and from the ADA to meet the requirement.
May 24, 2023
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – June 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on June 6.
May 19, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Summary
During the 2023 legislative session, WSDA successfully advocated for the passage of three important dental workforce bills that reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state and increase licensure portability for dentists and hygienists. In addition to advocating for important workforce legislation, WSDA also supported or opposed several bills this session concerning dental-related issues, insurance, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more.
May 18, 2023
5-Minute Dental Infection Prevention Survey
The Washington State Department of Health, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance Section is asking for you to fill out a 5-minute survey about infection prevention in your dental facility.
