WSDA News: Summer 2019

2019-2020 WSDA President Dr. Denny Bradshaw, virtual dentistry, required PGY1 residency point/counterpoint & more.

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WSDA v. Delta

Three member dentists, along with WSDA, are taking legal action against Delta Dental of Washington.

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PNDC 2020 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to the Emerald City in 2020! Save the date for May 28-30 in Seattle.

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,400 members, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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Apr 22, 2019

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Panel Discussion with Medicaid Contracted Providers, HCA & Managed Care Dental Plans
The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.
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Apr 19, 2019

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WSDA Citizen of the Year Nominations
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
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Apr 18, 2019

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Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Review Committee Nominations
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requests nominations to fill vacancies on Review Committees. Nominations are due by June 1.
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Apr 17, 2019

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Next Level Speaker Series Voting
Washington's Next Level Speaker Series, launching at PNDC 2019, gives past New and Emerging Speaker Series (formerly Emerald City Lecture Series) speakers the chance to take the next step in their speaking careers! Vote for your favorites by May 1.
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Apr 17, 2019

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Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.
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Apr 16, 2019

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Free ADA Webinar: Analgesic Prescribing in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
The ADA is hosting a May 8 webinar on the opioid overdose epidemic to help dentists learn how to deal with the root causes of the epidemic.
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Apr 11, 2019

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Paid Family & Medical Leave Update
The Employment Security Department (ESD) has updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Employer Toolkit.
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Apr 10, 2019

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Be an Expert Witness for DQAC
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.
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Apr 10, 2019

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Bill Raising Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Signed Into Law
Last week, Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 1074, “Tobacco 21,” into law, raising the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21.
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