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WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

Featuring 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman, the new hygiene program at Peninsula College and more.

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The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,000 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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Dec 23, 2022

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WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All
Our lives are busy. Our work is stressful. Take time to check in with yourself — and your colleagues.
Dec 22, 2022

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Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist
Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.
Dec 21, 2022

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WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022
Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.
Dec 20, 2022

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Recent and Upcoming Regulations
Learn more about recent and upcoming requirements, including updated requirements when filing unemployment insurance taxes, increased pediatric Medicaid reimbursement rates, and more.
Dec 20, 2022

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Proposed Dental Licensure Fee Increase – June 1
In order to address the annual operating shortfall of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, the Department of Health is proposing to increase dental licensure fees, effective June 1, 2023.
Dec 16, 2022

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Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, workers’ compensation premium rates will increase.
Dec 15, 2022

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Patient Record Retention Requirements
Make sure you are up to date on patient record retention requirements in Washington state, including for when closing or selling a dental practice.
Dec 14, 2022

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Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements – Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees must disclose a wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation on job postings that recruit Washington based employees, when the job posting includes qualifications for desired applicants.
Dec 14, 2022

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Dec. 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 12:00 PM.
Dec 9, 2022

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FAQ for New CMS Code to Increase Facility Fees for Hospital Dental Operating Rooms
The ADA, in conjunction with the AAPD and AAOMS, has been working collaboratively over the past two years to address the challenges faced by dentists in obtaining hospital or ambulatory surgical center operating rooms due to low facility payment rates.
Dec 8, 2022

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L&I: Additional Webinars Detailing New Job Posting Requirements Scheduled
Four additional webinars have been scheduled by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to help employers understand the new job posting requirements that take effect Jan. 1.
Dec 1, 2022

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Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due
As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by Dec. 1 of each year for the proximate year. For example, for calendar year 2023, providers should resubmit a waiver attestation by Dec. 1, 2022.

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Save the Date for PNDC 2023

WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

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Latest News

WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All

Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist

WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

Recent and Upcoming Regulations

Proposed Dental Licensure Fee Increase – June 1

Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1

Patient Record Retention Requirements

Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements – Jan. 1

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Dec. 15

FAQ for New CMS Code to Increase Facility Fees for Hospital Dental Operating Rooms

L&I: Additional Webinars Detailing New Job Posting Requirements Scheduled

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due

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