"As dentists, we are faced with challenges on a daily basis. In order to overcome these obstacles, we plan, practice, prepare, and research. Why should we treat the possibility of a disabling event any different?"

HIPAA compliance not only ensures the privacy and security of patient information, it also protects your practice from breaches and fines and the reputational damage that results from them.

Practice owners, get your office(s) on track to earn workers' compensation premium refunds by signing up for WSDA Retro by June 1.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that providers may request an extension of the deadline for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting if one or more extenuating circumstances are met.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Program Committee meeting on May 17 and an Educational Outreach Committee meeting on May 19.

With the school year coming to a close, many teens will be looking for a summer job. If considering hiring a minor to work in your office, please make sure to take a moment to review guidance from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) regarding relevant rules and regulations.

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has put together several resources, including a 45-minute webinar, for employers covering workers rights.

Beginning in January 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees will need to include the wage scale or salary range, along with a general description of all benefits and other compensation to be offered to applicants in job postings when the posting includes qualifications for desired applicants.

Whether you’re a new dentist seeking an associateship or a practice owner looking to add a new employee, getting to “You’re hired!” can be an arduous and stressful experience. The good news is, there are resources available to help new and veteran dentists with that process and hopefully avoid some of the common pitfalls that result in hiring miscues.

The WSDA Leadership Institute is a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry by getting participants involved in a variety of WSDA activities and meetings. Apply by June 8!

Several WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2022 WSDA House of Delegates in September. Apply to become a candidate by June 24.

Dental health care personnel can use the mobile application CDC DentalCheck to periodically assess their practices and ensure they are meeting the minimum expectations for safe care.

Practice owners, get your office(s) on track to earn workers' compensation premium refunds by signing up for WSDA Retro by June 1.

As your practice grows, your earnings increase, or your family gains new members, your insurance needs to increase as well. Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency recommends that all dentists review their insurance coverage at least once each year to determine if what they currently have meets their present and future needs.

Last year, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding between WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA), the two organizations launched a Workforce Taskforce to identify and implement impactful solutions to the workforce shortage.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 29 at 8:30 AM.

The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments.

The ADA’s award-winning New Dentist Now blog is seeking contributors interested in writing about their experiences and insights on the unique challenges facing early career dentists who graduated from dental school fewer than 10 years ago.