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3 Days of Dental Exhibits

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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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Feb 22, 2023

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DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – March 6
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 6.
Feb 17, 2023

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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 6 (Feb. 13-19)
Today is policy committee cutoff, marking the first major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. By 5:00 PM today, bills must be voted out of their policy committee in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Accordingly, this week, the Legislature devoted most of its committee time to executive session work as well as floor action. Read for an update on WSDA’s week six activities in Olympia.
Feb 16, 2023

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ADA New Dentist Committee Town Hall on Career Pathways – March 15
Celebrating the community of dentists across the Tripartite, the ADA New Dentist Committee is thrilled to host a Town Hall on March 15 highlighting the journey of five different dentists with five different career paths.
Feb 14, 2023

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N95 Masking Requirements Change with COVID Community Transmission Levels
With certain exceptions, health care providers are no longer required to wear an N95 respirator, including when performing aerosol generating procedures. Read for more details and exceptions to this updated COVID requirement.
Feb 14, 2023

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Practice Owners: Get Refunds on Premiums You Already Pay to L&I
Sign up for WSDA Retro by March 1 to qualify to receive refunds on the workers' compensation premiums you already pay to the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) and get up to 100% of wages reimbursed when bringing injured employees back to modified duty.
Feb 11, 2023

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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 5 (Feb. 6-12)
This week the Legislature considered several dental-specific and workforce bills. Read for an update of WSDA’s week five activities in Olympia.
Feb 9, 2023

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Share Your Insights with the ADA Health Policy Institute
Each month, the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) takes the pulse of the dental profession with a monthly poll of U.S. dentists. Join the panel today!
Feb 6, 2023

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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 4 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)
Floor action began this week at the Washington State Legislature. Simultaneously, bills continue to be introduced, heard in committees, and amended. Read for an update of WSDA’s week four activities in Olympia.
Feb 1, 2023

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WSDA Advocates for Reducing Barriers to Hygiene Licensure
This legislative session, WSDA is focusing on several efforts to help address the severe workforce shortages faced by the dental industry. One of those important efforts is advocating for the passage of House Bill 1466, which seeks to reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state.
Feb 1, 2023

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Bracken Killpack: Building a Stronger WSDA
"We must provide specific, differentiated value for all dentists regardless of how they practice – with benefits aligned to the north star of our mission."
Jan 31, 2023

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Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting
An innovative new dental hygiene program, forged with input from area dentists and hygienists, enters its final review stage.
Jan 31, 2023

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Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener
Arcora Foundation is hiring dental professionals (dentist or licensed hygienist) to perform Smile Survey oral health screenings on children in elementary schools in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, San Juan, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.

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Register Today for PNDC 2023!

Earn 20+ CE Credits

WSDA & ADA Discounts

3 Days of Dental Exhibits

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WSDA News | Issue 1, 2023

Washington State Dental Association

Latest News

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – March 6

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 6 (Feb. 13-19)

ADA New Dentist Committee Town Hall on Career Pathways – March 15

N95 Masking Requirements Change with COVID Community Transmission Levels

Practice Owners: Get Refunds on Premiums You Already Pay to L&I

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 5 (Feb. 6-12)

Share Your Insights with the ADA Health Policy Institute

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 4 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)

WSDA Advocates for Reducing Barriers to Hygiene Licensure

Bracken Killpack: Building a Stronger WSDA

Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting

Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener

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