Welcome to the Seattle-King County Dental Society!

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Join thousands of dental professionals November 10-12 in Seattle for the 2022 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

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What info is obtained at a dental visit?

ADA Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Panel answers this question and more in new survey on oral and overall health.

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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. If you would like to learn more about the dental society, please click here.

Our dentists enjoy numerous member benefits from their tripartite membership. To apply for membership, visit our Membership Application page or contact us for more information.

NEWS STORIES

Jul 25, 2022

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Reminder: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement – Aug. 31
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Jul 13, 2022

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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Classifying the Relationship Between Dentist & Dental Practice
A common question dental practices confront is whether to classify workers as independent contractors or employees. Learn more about several factors for dental practices to consider in determining whether to employ or engage dentists as independent contractors.
Jul 11, 2022

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Reminder: Dental Laboratory Registration Renewal
As a reminder, in order to remain compliant with RCW 70.352.060, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must renew their registration by July 31 of each year.
Jul 7, 2022

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DQAC Public Member Vacancy
The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), is accepting applications through Aug. 5 to fill one public member vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jul 7, 2022

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Understanding the Business of Dentistry: Negotiating Employment Contracts for Personal & Professional Success
Negotiating a new employment contract is inherently stressful, no matter if it’s your first opportunity out of dental school or your fifth as a seasoned professional. Understanding standard contract components can help alleviate some of that uncertainty and better position you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Jul 6, 2022

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Entries Sought for 2022 ADA Design Innovation Awards
In search of dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design, the ADA Council on Dental Practice, ADA Member Advantage and BMO Harris Bank are seeking entries from June 20 through Aug. 19 for the 2022 Design Innovation Awards.

Human Resource Questions?

Mr. Paul Schaber of The Management Trust can answer 20-30 minutes of HR questions for SKCDS members. To access this MEMBER BENEFIT - log into SKCDS's Resources "Home Page" for contact information.

Welcome to the Seattle-King County Dental Society!

Register Today for PNDC 2022!

What info is obtained at a dental visit?

Navigate Mask Recommendations

NEWS STORIES

Reminder: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement – Aug. 31

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Classifying the Relationship Between Dentist & Dental Practice

Reminder: Dental Laboratory Registration Renewal

DQAC Public Member Vacancy

Understanding the Business of Dentistry: Negotiating Employment Contracts for Personal & Professional Success

Entries Sought for 2022 ADA Design Innovation Awards

Human Resource Questions?

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