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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Jul 2, 2019

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Reporting Deadline Extended
The new Paid Family and Medical Leave reporting system launched on July 1 and is now live on Secure Access Washington (SAW). As a result of the new technology system, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has extended the deadline for reporting from July 31 to August 31.
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Jul 1, 2019

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Updated Apple Health Billing Guides
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-Related Services Program and Access to Baby and Child Dentistry Billing Guides.
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Jun 28, 2019

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Proposed Overtime Rule Change
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has filed a proposed rule that would update our state’s overtime regulations, which have not been revised since 1976. The proposed rule would render more workers eligible for overtime benefits.
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Jun 27, 2019

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2019 WSDA President's Award Recipients
WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki recently presented President's Awards to eight individuals who have made outstanding contributions to dentistry in Washington.
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Jun 26, 2019

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PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle
On behalf of the volunteer member dentists and WSDA staff who plan the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, we are excited to announce that PNDC will return to the Emerald City in 2020!
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Jun 25, 2019

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DQAC Rule Hearing on Delegation of Duties to Hygienists - July 26
DQAC will hold a hearing on rule amendments regarding allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision on Friday, July 26.
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Jun 25, 2019

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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - July 26
DQAC will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, July 26 to discuss dental infection control proposed rules.
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Jun 24, 2019

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Region 10 Opioid Summit
Attend the Region 10 Opioid Summit August 7-8 in Vancouver, WA. The summit will feature sessions focused around prevention, special interventions, treatment and recovery.
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Jun 24, 2019

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Forged Prescriptions in Community Pharmacies
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission recently became aware that a group of individuals are targeting community pharmacies in Washington to obtain large amounts of oxycodone and other controlled substances through the use of forged prescriptions.
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WSDA News: Summer 2019

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Latest News

Paid Family and Medical Leave Reporting Deadline Extended

Updated Apple Health Billing Guides

Proposed Overtime Rule Change

2019 WSDA President's Award Recipients

PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle

DQAC Rule Hearing on Delegation of Duties to Hygienists - July 26

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - July 26

Region 10 Opioid Summit

Forged Prescriptions in Community Pharmacies

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