Feb 21, 2023
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Feb 21, 2023
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – March 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on March 22.
Feb 21, 2023
DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – March 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 6.
Feb 17, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 6 (Feb. 13-19)
Today is policy committee cutoff, marking the first major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. By 5:00 PM today, bills must be voted out of their policy committee in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Accordingly, this week, the Legislature devoted most of its committee time to executive session work as well as floor action. Read for an update on WSDA’s week six activities in Olympia.
Feb 16, 2023
Proposed Dental Licensure Fee Increase – June 1
In order to address the annual operating shortfall of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, the Department of Health is proposing to increase dental licensure fees, effective June 1, 2023.
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.