WSDA Headlines

12th Man Challenge

WSDA — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:49:13 +0000

It may be 78 days until the Seahawks’ first preseason game against the Chargers but the 12^th Man Challenge is in full swing.

GUEST EDITORIAL: DR. JEFFREY CAMM

WSDA — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:46:12 +0000

Creative diagnosis: A new dental skill?

Dr. Jeffrey Camm

Fircrest Children’s Dentistry

There is no doubt that the dental profession is under assault from insurance companies — reduced reimbursements, decreased benefits and diminishing coverage for some procedures are all issues we have to face in our practices. Because of this, we all face financial pressures and threats to our bottom line. In response to these issues, I believe I’ve noticed an increase in the skill of what I call “creative diagnosis.” I hope this is not a trend for our profession.

PNDC WORKSHOPS: TAKE A HANDS-ON APPROACH!

WSDA — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:53:06 +0000

Workshops at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference are selling quickly but there are still opportunities for you to receive one-on-one instruction from our renowned speakers. If you haven't already, register here for the PNDC today!

DEPT. OF HEALTH ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS FOR FIRST-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANTS

WSDA — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:55 +0000

The Department of Health will now accept online applications for first-time dental assistant who have never been credentialed with the State of Washington. Dental assistants have been able to renew their credential online since last June.

ONE EVENT AT A TIME: THE WASHINGTON ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION IN YOUR COMMUNITY

WSDA — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:25:12 +0000

The Washington Oral Health Foundation continues working across the state, one event at a time, engaging communities and working woth local organizations to deliver oral health messaging. Here is a listing of recent outings. If you would like WOHF to present in your community, please call Tom Tidyman at 800-448-3368, or email tom@wsda.org.

2013 WOHF GOLF CLASSIC · SIGN YOUR FOURSOME UP TODAY!

WSDA — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:36 +0000

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE ENDS TODAY! Register here today to be entered to win!

The 2013 WOHF Golf Classic Presented by AmericanWest Bank is June 15. Now in its third year, The WOHF Golf Classic is a chance for golfers of all levels to play a round of golf with friends and colleagues the Saturday after the PNDC. It's a truly fun event for a good cause — with prizes, a luncheon, swag bags, and bragging rights if you win the Component Cup. If you sign up by today, Friday, May 17, you will be entered into a drawing for a free foursome at any Oki Golf Facility! (Value approximately $400).

Federal Advocacy Update

WSDA — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:24:39 +0000

This week, a WSDA delegation traveled to the other Washington to participate in the ADA's annual Washington Leadership Conference. WLC is the federal equivalent of WSDA's Dental Action Day in Olympia. WSDA would like to thank Dr. Mary Jennings, Dr. Brady McDonald, Dr. Jeff Parrish, Dr. Mary Smith, Dr. Michael Spektor, and Dr. Ashley Ulmer for representing WSDA in D.C.

THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE PNDC!

WSDA — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:34:46 +0000

REGISTER HERE TODAY

You can still register and receive the best quality continuing dental education at PNDC for one low price:
$300 for 16.5 CE credits! And dental staff can earn 14 CE credits for only $190!

Handouts are now ready to download. Like previous years, handouts will only be available at wsda.org/handouts or on the PNDC mobile app. Please note: that not all courses have handouts.

HELP THE WASHINGTON ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION · GiveBIG ON MAY 15

WSDA — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:44 +0000

Support the Washington Oral Health Foundation on May 15!

The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving campaign to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations in our area. This will be the first year that WOHF is participating in the GiveBIG day, and we hope it is an opportunity for new donors to show support for the Foundation. GiveBIG is a great opportunity, because Seattle Foundation will match a portion of donations made to WOHF that day through their website.

THE SOURCE: OFFICE DEPOT NAMED WSDA'S NEWEST ENDORSED COMPANY

WSDA — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:18:05 +0000

WSDA and The Source welcome Office Depot as the newly endorsed vendor for practice supplies. “Office Depot has systems and programs in place that will not only save our members money, but time as well,” said Kainoa Trotter, Director of Membership and Communications, “And they have a number of additional services that will streamline the ordering process, whether your practice is big or small.”

SAVE THE DATE · WOHF PARTICIPATES IN "GIVE BIG" ON MAY 15

WSDA — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:37:55 +0000

Support the Washington Oral Health Foundation next Wednesday!

FIRST WSDA JOB FAIR AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS!

WSDA — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:58:02 +0000

On Friday, May 3rd the WSDA held its first Job Fair — connecting member dentists with employment opportunities to those members seeking to purchase a practice or obtain an associateship.

2013 Legislative Session Update

WSDA — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:06:52 +0000

The regular session of the 2013 Legislature officially ended on April 28. However, significant work still needs to be done to finalize the 2013-15 biennium operating budget. Governor Inslee has called for a special session to begin on May 13 to complete this budgetary work. A budget update can be found here.

DQAC Resumes Continuing Education Audits

WSDA — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:21:02 +0000

This year, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) resumed audits of dentist’s continuing education. Every month, DQAC staff randomly selects between 10 and 30 dentists who have renewed their dental license that month and asks them for their continuing education documentation from the previous year. Dentists in Washington state are required to complete 21 hours of continuing education each year; more information about the state's continuing education rules can be found here.

PNDC EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (MAY 6)

WSDA — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:55:41 +0000

Today is your last chance to really save BIG — at midnight tonight (May 6), we're ending the PNDC Early Bird discount. Log in here to register today!