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2024 Issue 2 News

WSDA News | Issue 2, 2024

Featuring how the Association is developing new revenue streams to reduce members' dues, profiles in public health dentistry and more.

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Washington State Dental Association

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

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  • Apr 5, 2023

    Reminder: Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 28

    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.
  • Apr 5, 2023

    ADA Answers Your Questions on New DEA Registration Requirement Effective June 27

    Effective June 27, 2023, prescribers of controlled substances, including dentists, must complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II, III, IV, and/or V) in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
  • Apr 5, 2023

    Employee Retention Credit: What Dentists Should Know

    WSDA wants eligible dental practices to be aware of the opportunity to claim the Employee Retention Credit, but we encourage practices to exercise caution in who they work with, as the credit has been the subject of recent fraud.
  • Mar 31, 2023

    2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 12 (March 27-April 2)

    By March 29, bills must have been voted out of their opposite house policy committee to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Bills that have been sent to a fiscal committee in the opposite house have until April 4 to pass out of committee. Read for an update of WSDA’s week 12 activities in Olympia.
  • Mar 31, 2023

    Reminder: The Statewide Face Covering Order Will End April 3

    Effective April 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will end the Secretary of Health Statewide Face Covering Order currently in effect for health care (including dental), long-term care, and adult correctional facilities.
  • Mar 31, 2023

    Federal Public Health Emergency to End May 11

    Earlier this year, the White House announced its intention to end the federal public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Learn more about what this means for dental providers and patients.
  • Mar 28, 2023

    2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 11 (March 20-26)

    On March 21, several dental workforce bills had a public hearing in the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee and subsequently passed out of the Committee on March 23. The Legislature will continue to devote most of its time to Committee work until opposite house policy cutoff on March 29. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 11 activities in Olympia.
  • Mar 22, 2023

    Dental Licensure Fees Increasing June 1

    The Department of Health has filed a CR-103 to increase dental licensure fees. The increase will become effective June 1, 2023.
  • Mar 22, 2023

    ADA Asks FTC To Help Protect Dental Practices From Dishonest, Misleading Online Reviews

    The ADA is asking the Federal Trade Commission to help protect dental practices from dishonest or misleading reviews on social media sites.
  • Mar 22, 2023

    ADA Receives Clarification On No Surprises Act

    Dental providers and facilities are “generally required to provide uninsured patients with a good faith estimate of expected charges” unless the patient is enrolled in an excepted benefit plan or coverage such as a stand-alone dental plan, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
  • Mar 21, 2023

    DQAC Newsletter – March 2023

    Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
  • Mar 21, 2023

    Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by April 15

    The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill three dentist seats. Apply by April 15.
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