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Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener

Arcora Foundation is hiring dental professionals (dentist or licensed hygienist) to perform Smile Survey oral health screenings on children in elementary schools in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, San Juan, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.

Practice Owners: Get Refunds on L&I Premiums You Already Pay & Up to 100% of Return to Work Wages Reimbursed

Sign up for WSDA Retro, a free program for WSDA members, by the next enrollment deadline of March 1!

Have You Ordered Materials for National Children's Dental Health Month?

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Order free materials at ada.org/ncdhm.

Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About DQAC Investigations

Join The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a free webinar covering what Washington dentists should know about investigations by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

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.

D-MMEX: Act Now to Earn 7% More on Your Precious Metals

All WSDA members receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted to D-MMEX Easyrefine. Until March 31, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap metals you submit.

Reminder for Employers: Quarterly Unemployment Insurance Tax Filing Updates

As a reminder, beginning with 2022 fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, which are due by Jan. 31, 2023, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes as well as upgrade to the latest version of Employer Account Management Services (EAMS).

Register for Dental Action Day by Jan. 13

Join member dentists and dental students from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to advocate for your profession as you meet with local legislators to discuss WSDA's legislative priorities. Register by Jan. 13!

WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.

DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 AM.

Board of Denturists Business Meeting – Jan. 27

The Board of Denturists will hold its next business meeting via webinar on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12:00 PM.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Jan. 12

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM.

Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist

Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.

Updated Apple Health Billing Guides

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services and Orthodontic Services billing guides.

2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Burt Goodman

It's a given that anyone in their mid-90s has seen a lot along the way. But few of those reaching that milestone have done as much as Burt Goodman, DDS. In recognition of this life of accomplishment and his amazing professional and personal legacy, Goodman has been honored with the 2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year award.

WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All

Our lives are busy. Our work is stressful. Take time to check in with yourself — and your colleagues.

Get Ready for the 2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session begins on Monday, Jan. 9. Get involved with grassroots advocacy by registering for Dental Action Day and signing up for action alerts from WSDA.

Cancellation of Jan. 20 Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing

DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules hearing.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:00 PM.

HCA: Extending the temporary suspension of commitment letter requirement for orthognathic surgery