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A New Dentist’s Financial To-Do List for 2019

WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn shares financial tips for new dentists on the ADA's New Dentist Blog.

PNDC 2019 Featured Speakers

Who will you see at PNDC this June? Here's a snapshot of our featured speakers.

Registration Is Open for PNDC 2019

Register today for the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.

Taxes and 179 Expensing

Dentists who own and operate practices who have purchased or financed equipment during the calendar year, may elect to take the Section 179 deduction when filing their taxes in order to maximize their savings.

Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit

Register now for the Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit on Friday, March 1 in Pasco.

Register for Dental Action Day by Monday

The deadline to register for Dental Action Day is this Monday, January 21.

Free Resources for National Children's Dental Health Month

Order free resources from the ADA for National Children's Dental Health Month in February.

Court Approves $80 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

A federal court has approved the $80 million settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit against dental product companies accused of violating antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Requirements Started Jan. 1

Employer requirements for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program went into effect on January 1, 2019.

Jan. 18 DQAC Meetings

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, January 18.

DBIC and NORDIC Receive Final Approval to Merge with TDIC

Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.

Free Infection Prevention Assessment

Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.

Oral Health Connections (OHC) Pilot Project

WSDA Office Closed for the Holidays

The WSDA office is closed through January 1, 2019. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on January 2. Happy holidays!

Health Care Authority Rulemaking Notice

Senate Introduces Bill to Amend McCarran-Ferguson Act

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Dec. 19 to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.

Changes to Interpreter Services Program

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements Start Jan. 1

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.

Register for Dental Action Day by Jan. 21

Dental Action Day 2019 will be held on Thursday, January 31. Register by Monday, January 21!

Action for Dental Health Act is Now Law

The Action for Dental Health Act, legislation aimed at improving oral health and access to oral health care, is now law.