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Feb 15, 2023

ADA New Dentist Committee Town Hall on Career Pathways – March 15

Celebrating the community of dentists across the Tripartite, the ADA New Dentist Committee is thrilled to host a Town Hall on March 15 highlighting the journey of five different dentists with five different career paths.

Feb 14, 2023

Practice Owners: Get Refunds on Premiums You Already Pay to L&I

Sign up for WSDA Retro by March 1 to qualify to receive refunds on the workers' compensation premiums you already pay to the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) and get up to 100% of wages reimbursed when bringing injured employees back to modified duty.

Feb 10, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 5 (Feb. 6-12)

This week the Legislature considered several dental-specific and workforce bills. Read for an update of WSDA’s week five activities in Olympia.

Feb 8, 2023

Share Your Insights with the ADA Health Policy Institute

Each month, the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) takes the pulse of the dental profession with a monthly poll of U.S. dentists. Join the panel today!

Feb 6, 2023

Delay and Modification of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

Two pieces of legislation recently passed that delay and modify the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program. Learn more about how the delay affects employers and employees, as well as new exemption circumstances for employees.

Feb 6, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 4 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)

Floor action began this week at the Washington State Legislature. Simultaneously, bills continue to be introduced, heard in committees, and amended. Read for an update of WSDA’s week four activities in Olympia.

Feb 2, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 3 (Jan. 23-29)

Week three of the 2023 Washington state legislative session saw many more bills introduced and heard in committees. WSDA continues to track bills concerning a variety of issues, read more for an update on week three activities.

Feb 2, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Weeks 1 & 2

Washington state’s 105-day legislative session commenced on Monday, Jan. 9. Learn more about developments from the first two weeks of session.

Feb 1, 2023

Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting

An innovative new dental hygiene program, forged with input from area dentists and hygienists, enters its final review stage.

Feb 1, 2023

WSDA Advocates for Reducing Barriers to Hygiene Licensure

This legislative session, WSDA is focusing on several efforts to help address the severe workforce shortages faced by the dental industry. One of those important efforts is advocating for the passage of House Bill 1466, which seeks to reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state.

Jan 31, 2023

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.

Jan 31, 2023

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!

Jan 31, 2023

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.

Jan 26, 2023

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).

Jan 20, 2023

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.

Jan 19, 2023

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.

Jan 12, 2023

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).

Jan 12, 2023

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!

Jan 12, 2023

WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

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

Jan 12, 2023

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.