Apr 19, 2023
Board of Denturists Business Meeting – April 27
The Board of Denturists will hold its next in-person business meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 3:00 PM.
News Items
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
General Dentistry | Yakima | Faculty | Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Apr 19, 2023
General Dentistry | Bellingham | Owner – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Apr 14, 2023
Public Health | Olympia | Retired | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Apr 14, 2023
Workforce Legislation Update
Three important dental workforce bills that reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state and increase licensure portability for dentists and hygienists, including WSDA’s ESHB 1466, have passed the Legislature.
Apr 14, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 14 (April 10-16)
April 12 was opposite house cutoff, one of the final milestones of the 2023 session. Bills sent to the opposite house needed to be passed out by April 12 in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 14 activities in Olympia.
Apr 13, 2023
DOH Update on Guidance for HPV Vaccination
Earlier this year, the Washington State Immunization Information System within the Department of Health (DOH) updated its guidance to recommend administering the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine starting at age 9.
Apr 13, 2023
DOH Update: Fee Increases and Decreases – Effective June 1, 2023
Read a reminder from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) on fee changes going into effect June 1, 2023.
Apr 13, 2023
Employment Security Department Newsletter – April 2023
Review information and resources from the Employment Security Department (ESD) April 2023 newsletter.
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 13 (April 3-9)
April 4 was opposite house fiscal cutoff, the fifth major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. This meant bills that were sent to a fiscal committee needed to be voted out by April 4 in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 13 activities in Olympia.
Apr 5, 2023
RSVP for the 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 today!
Apr 5, 2023
Protecting Your Practice Through Adversity – Free Virtual CE on April 26
Members can register now for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Protecting Your Practice Through Adversity" on April 26.
Apr 5, 2023
ADA Answers Your Questions on New DEA Registration Requirement Effective June 27
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).
Apr 5, 2023
Reminder: Volunteer This Month at the Seattle/King County Clinic
Dental professionals looking for a volunteer opportunity can sign up to volunteer for the 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 27-30 at Seattle Center.
Apr 5, 2023
Reminder: Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 28
The ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership (IDL) is designed to enhance the leadership skills of dentists who belong to racial, ethnic and/or gender backgrounds that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles. Apply by April 28.
Apr 5, 2023
Employee Retention Credit: What Dentists Should Know
WSDA wants eligible dental practices to be aware of the opportunity to claim the Employee Retention Credit, but we encourage practices to exercise caution in who they work with, as the credit has been the subject of recent fraud.
Apr 5, 2023
PNDC 2023 Early Bird Deadline: Friday, April 28!
Register for PNDC 2023 by Friday, April 28 to save up to $100/person on registration! Earn 20+ CE credits, shop the Exhibit Hall (now open on Saturday), enjoy special events and more all for one low price. WSDA members register for just $350 ($225 for recent dental school grads) at the Early Bird price.
Mar 31, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 12 (March 27-April 2)
By March 29, bills must have been voted out of their opposite house policy committee to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Bills that have been sent to a fiscal committee in the opposite house have until April 4 to pass out of committee. Read for an update of WSDA’s week 12 activities in Olympia.
