New Regulations Effective Jan. 1

New CE rules, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program requirements, and increased minimum wage are now effective as of January 1, 2019.

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Dental Action Day: Jan. 31

Delta Antitrust Complaint

WSDA asks WA Attorney General to investigate potential Delta antitrust practices.

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One-on-one dental benefits support.

The ADA’s Third Party Payer Concierge™ provides expert advice to help detangle costly dental benefit issues.

Washington State Dental Association

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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Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute
Are you looking for more ways to get involved in organized dentistry? Apply to join the WSDA Leadership Institute!
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President Signs Opioids Bill, Making It Law
President Donald J. Trump on Oct. 24 signed into law legislation aimed at ending the nation’s opioid crisis.
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Washington Healthplanfinder Introduces In-Person Assistance Sites For 2018 Open Enrollment
New enrollment centers in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and central Washington to debut on November 1.
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Reported Isolite Mouthpiece Reuse in Corporate Dental Chain
On October 25, an important story aired on KIRO 7 in Seattle. It exemplifies the concerns the WSDA has had with the practice of corporate dentistry, and why we continue to champion efforts to protect the doctor-patient relationship in every practice model that dentists choose.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 27
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Turn in your unused prescription medications at drop-off locations around the state.
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Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements Start Jan. 1, 2019
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
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Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing - Dec. 7
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.
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