Feb 06, 2023
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 02, 2023
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 02, 2023
Washington state’s 105-day legislative session commenced on Monday, Jan. 9. Learn more about developments from the first two weeks of session.
Feb 01, 2023
An innovative new dental hygiene program, forged with input from area dentists and hygienists, enters its final review stage.
Feb 01, 2023
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
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
Sign up for WSDA Retro, a free program for WSDA members, by the next enrollment deadline of March 1!
Jan 31, 2023
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Order free materials at ada.org/ncdhm.
Jan 26, 2023
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
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.
Jan 19, 2023
All WSDA members receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted to D-MMEX Easyrefine. Until March 31, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap metals you submit.
Jan 12, 2023
As a reminder, beginning with 2022 fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, which are due by Jan. 31, 2023, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes as well as upgrade to the latest version of Employer Account Management Services (EAMS).
Jan 12, 2023
Join member dentists and dental students from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to advocate for your profession as you meet with local legislators to discuss WSDA's legislative priorities. Register by Jan. 13!
Jan 12, 2023
Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.
Jan 12, 2023
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 AM.
Jan 12, 2023
The Board of Denturists will hold its next business meeting via webinar on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 11, 2023
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 10, 2023
Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.
