Dec 07, 2018

Proposed Changes to Overtime Eligibility

The Department of Labor and Industries has proposed new changes to overtime eligibility. Submit comments on the pre-draft proposed rule by December 14.

Dec 06, 2018

Give the Gift of Dental Health

Support the WSDA Foundation this holiday season.

Dec 04, 2018

Delta Special Meeting Certified Results

Certified results have been released and we are pleased to report that the bylaw amendments and resolution officially passed with nearly 96% of the vote.

Dec 04, 2018

DQAC Rules Needing Comment

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is considering rule changes that could have a significant impact on your practice.

Dec 03, 2018

Paid Sick Leave vs. Paid Family & Medical Leave: What's the Difference?

Learn the difference between Washington's Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave programs.

Dec 02, 2018

Renew Your Membership by Jan. 1

Please renew your ADA, WSDA and local dental society membership for 2019 by January 1.

Nov 29, 2018

WSDA-Introduced Dental Benefits Resolution Passes at ADA House of Delegates

The ADA House of Delegates approved a resolution, introduced by the WSDA, relating to dental benefits that seeks to “minimize interference of dental benefit carriers into the doctor-patient relationship.”

Nov 20, 2018

Reminder: Dec. 7 Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.

Nov 19, 2018

Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing - Dec. 7

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.

Nov 16, 2018

Additional Complaint Filed Against Corporate Dental Chain

The WSDA has filed a complaint with the Washington State Department of Health, alleging dental clinics operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC (Lone Peak) are engaging in dangerous and deceptive practices.

Nov 16, 2018

Delta Special Meeting Results

Thank you to the hundreds of member dentists from around the state who attended the Delta Special Meeting yesterday afternoon and the hundreds more who voted by proxy! Preliminary results indicate the bylaw amendments passed with 95% of the vote.

Nov 13, 2018

Delta Special Meeting: How to Vote If You Didn't Get a Proxy Ballot

Don't have your proxy ballot or having difficulty replacing it? Download a blank proxy ballot here.

Nov 13, 2018

Reminder: Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by Nov. 30

Are you looking for more ways to get involved in organized dentistry? Apply to join the WSDA Leadership Institute! Applications are due November 30.

Nov 08, 2018

DQAC Seeking Stakeholder Comments

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is seeking stakeholder comments on proposed rules regarding delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.

Nov 08, 2018

Delta Special Meeting Next Week

The Delta Special Meeting is happening next Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. If you can't attend, make sure to fill out your proxy ballot ASAP.

Nov 07, 2018

Rep. Michelle Caldier Wins Re-Election Campaign

Congratulations to WSDA member Rep. Michelle Caldier for winning re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives for a third consecutive term!

Nov 06, 2018

Paid Family & Medical Leave Employer Toolkit

An employer toolkit is now available from the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) for information on how to implement requirements for Washington's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.

Nov 02, 2018

Get Involved in Paid Family & Medical Leave Rulemaking

The rulemaking process for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program is ongoing. Have opinions regarding the new rules? Submit public comments to the Employment Security Department (ESD).