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3 Days of Dental Exhibits

Visit the PNDC Exhibit Hall to shop all things dentistry. NEW in 2023: The Exhibit Hall is now open on Saturday!

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WSDA News | Issue 1, 2023

Featuring the UW School of Dentistry RIDE Program and its plans for expansion, an update on the WSDA/DDWA MOU 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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Mar 10, 2023

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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 9 (March 6-12)
March 8 was house of origin cutoff, the third major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. This means that bills, with the exception of those necessary to implement the budget, must have been voted out of their respective chamber by March 8 in order to stay “alive” and move forward in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week nine activities in Olympia.
Mar 10, 2023

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Employment Security Department Newsletter – March 2023
Review information and resources from the Employment Security Department (ESD) March 2023 newsletter.
Mar 10, 2023

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Washington Dental Practices Target of Rest and Meal Period Lawsuits
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. Please confirm that you are in compliance with all related requirements.
Mar 10, 2023

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Webinar: What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids – March 21
Register for the March 21 webinar "What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids," presented by the ADA’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP) Emergency Department Referral Initiative.
Mar 8, 2023

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Legal Alert: Is Your Dental Practice in Compliance with Washington’s Rest and Meal Period Requirements?
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. This legal alert summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington state law regarding rest and meal periods applicable to the non-exempt employees in dental practices.
Mar 7, 2023

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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 8 (Feb. 27-March 5)
On March 5, the Legislature passed several dental-specific and workforce bills out of the House of Representatives. During week eight, the Legislature devoted their time to debating and voting bills out of their respective chamber of origin. Read for an update on WSDA’s week eight activities in Olympia.
Mar 4, 2023

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Review DQAC's Proposed Anesthesia Rules
For more than three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update Washington state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA encourages members to review the proposed rules and submit questions or concerns via email or virtually at DQAC's March 10 business meeting.
Mar 4, 2023

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Apply by April 25 for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Eligible dentists are able to apply for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program now through April 25, 2023.
Mar 4, 2023

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Secretary of Health Mask Order to 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).
Mar 2, 2023

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Reminder: Dental Infection Control Requirements
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) previously finalized dental infection control rules in December 2020, and the majority of these rules became effective January 2021. The rules apply to settings wherever dentistry is provided in Washington and include several requirements that dentists must comply with.
Mar 2, 2023

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Reminder: ASL Interpreter Provider Obligations
A dental office is considered to be a place of public accommodation and thus is prohibited from discriminating for any reason due to a disability. Accordingly, dental offices are required to provide an interpreter if one is needed to effectively communicate with a hearing-impaired patient.
Mar 2, 2023

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RSVP for the WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session
WSDA members interested in pursuing or offering professional mentorship are invited to attend the WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session on Thursday, March 30!

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Register Today for PNDC 2023!

Earn 20+ CE Credits

WSDA & ADA Discounts

3 Days of Dental Exhibits

Attend Special Events

WSDA News | Issue 1, 2023

Washington State Dental Association

Latest News

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 9 (March 6-12)

Employment Security Department Newsletter – March 2023

Washington Dental Practices Target of Rest and Meal Period Lawsuits

Webinar: What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids – March 21

Legal Alert: Is Your Dental Practice in Compliance with Washington’s Rest and Meal Period Requirements?

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 8 (Feb. 27-March 5)

Review DQAC's Proposed Anesthesia Rules

Apply by April 25 for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Secretary of Health Mask Order to End April 3

Reminder: Dental Infection Control Requirements

Reminder: ASL Interpreter Provider Obligations

RSVP for the WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session

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