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Seattle-King County Dental Society

The Seattle-King County Dental Society is a membership organization of over 1,700 dentists practicing in King County, Washington. We are a component society of the Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

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Response to Disturbing Mail Sent to Dental Professionals:

On March 11th, 2025, SKCDS was made aware of the recent reports involving disturbing correspondence that have been sent to dental professionals in our communities. These letters, which promote harmful actions, have understandably caused significant distress within our dental professional community as well as those who have received them. 

It is our sincere intention to stand with our dental professionals and express our unwavering support.  Our hope is that the individual(s) responsible are found and held accountable and that they receive the care and resources that appear to be (potentially) needed. 

To Our Dental Communities:

Please be cautious of any mail you receive where the sender or location being sent from is unfamiliar or unexpected.  Any threatening correspondence, or correspondence that promote self-harm, should be reported to local police immediately. It is further advised that any recipients should handle this mail minimally. 

We encourage all Dentists, Dental Professionals, and Dental Support Staff (clinical, administrative, etc.) to lean into your support networks and professional communities. It is crucial that we continue to foster support and connection during challenging times. Our relationships provide invaluable resources and a sense of belonging that can help navigate personal and professional obstacles, including disturbing and harmful words. 

This further reminds us to prioritize mental health as a component of our overall well-being. Please take time to evaluate proactive steps you can take to care for yourself.  Our mental health ensure we remain resilient and equipped for the various challenges life often throws our way.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Hotline for immediate support. The contact below accepts both phone calls and text messages, additionally, you can reach out via the Regional Crisis Line.

Call or Text: 988 Regional Crisis Line: (206) 461-3222


For more resource: King County Crisis Services

Related Information from WSDA: WSDA Disturbing Mail Targeting Dentists in Washington

 

Your well-being is important, SKCDS strongly encourages all to lean into available resources for support. 

CE Options to Meet New June 27 DEA Requirement

May 26, 2023
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.

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).

To help dentists comply, the ADA has created a Frequently Asked Questions document addressing common questions they have heard from members, including the following:

What Am I Required to Do?

At the time of your next scheduled DEA registration submission (but not before June 27, 2023), registrants must:

  • Have completed eight hours of qualified training on safe controlled substance prescribing, with certificates of completion.
  • Check a box on their registration submission affirming they have completed the training.
  • Retain copies of all certificates of completion.

This applies regardless of whether a registrant is completing their initial registration application or renewing their registration. It also applies to all drug schedules (Schedules II, III, IV, and V).

Some important items to note:

  • Certificates of completion are required, but formal continuing education credit is not.
  • Qualified coursework completed before the law's passage is eligible.
  • Qualified coursework completed in dental school is eligible for those less than five years out of dental school.

CE Options to Meet the Requirement

To meet the requirement, use a combination of any of the options below to complete a total of 8 CE hours.

PNDC 2023
Attend any of Dr. Thomas Viola's lectures on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 in Seattle.

See PNDC 2023 Courses
UW Continuing Dental Education

Attend courses offered virtually by Dr. Jason Goodchild and Dr. Mark Donaldson on Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, June 24.

See UW Courses
American Dental Association
Watch a series of 8 pre-recorded webinars offered by the ADA.

See ADA Webinars

Membership Renewal

 

WSDA is excited to announce our participation in a three-year membership model pilot program with the ADA that will significantly decrease the cost of membership for most dentists.

Join us in taking the first step toward the future of Tripartite membership by renewing today for 2025!

Learn more and renew your membership today!

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February Credentialing Freeze: All licensing and credentialing systems for health professionals and facilities will be unavailable on Friday, February 14 from 5 p.m. until the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to complete system upgrades.

Please complete your applications and renewals now to avoid delays.

Additionally, The Department of Health (department) is implementing Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB)1503, which passed during the 2023 legislative session. ESHB 1503 requires the department to collect health care professionals' demographic information from all provider types at the time of license application and renewal. 

Learn more here!

Human Resource Questions?

HR QuestionsMr. Paul Schaber of The Management Trust can answer 20-30 minutes of Human Resource questions for SKCDS members. To access this benefit, log into SKCDS's Resources "Home Page" for contact information.