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Jan 3, 2023

Cancellation of Jan. 20 Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing

DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules hearing.

Jan 3, 2023

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:00 PM.

Jan 3, 2023

Proposed Fee Update Public Rule Hearing – Jan. 24

The Department of Health filed a CR-102 proposing to update fees for several professions. The public rules hearing is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM.

Jan 3, 2023

Attention Pediatric Medicaid Providers: Updated Pediatric Dental Medicaid Fee Schedule

The Health Care Authority updated the pediatric dental Medicaid fee schedule today, Jan. 3, as there were several updated fees that were excluded.

Dec 19, 2022

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 19, 2022

Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, workers’ compensation premium rates will increase.

Dec 15, 2022

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 13, 2022

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

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 7, 2022

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

Reminder: Dental Pediatric Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, reimbursement rates for dental pediatric Apple Health services will increase.

Dec 1, 2022

Reminder: 2023 Minimum Wage Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.

Dec 1, 2022

Reminder: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase.

Nov 30, 2022

Save the Date for PNDC 2023: June 15-17 in Seattle

Save the date! PNDC returns to the summertime in 2023. Join thousands of dental professionals for three days of high-quality, affordable continuing dental education (earn 20+ CE credits), a two-day dental exhibit hall and more June 15-17 in Seattle.

Nov 30, 2022

Free ADA Webinar – PPO Contracts and Processing Policies: What You Need to Know

This Dec. 13 ADA webinar will provide important information on the most common clauses found in PPO contracts that all dentists should be aware of. It will also cover the potential financial implications these clauses can have on a typical dental practice.

Nov 30, 2022

Reminder: Nominate a New Dentist for the 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award by Dec. 31

Nominate a dentist today for the ADA 10 Under 10 award, which celebrates new dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy.

Nov 29, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 9

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Dec. 9.

Nov 29, 2022

L&I Webinars: Learn About Key Unemployment Laws

A series of webinars this winter from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will give workers and employers the opportunity to learn more about the state’s employment laws.

Nov 28, 2022

Renew Your Membership for 2023 Online by Dec. 31

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2023. Renew online by Dec. 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2023 dues!

Nov 27, 2022

Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro to Get Refunds on Premiums You Already Pay to L&I

Plus, get up to 100% of wages reimbursed for bringing injured employees back to modified duty. Sign up by the next enrollment deadline of Dec. 1!

Nov 22, 2022

Reminder for Employers: Unemployment Insurance Tax Filing Updates

Beginning with fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes as well as upgrade to the latest version of Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) before filing.

Nov 22, 2022

D-MMEX Easyrefine: Falling Temperatures Don’t Mean Falling Prices on Precious Metals!

It's an opportune time to take advantage of your WSDA member benefit and submit your scrap precious metals to Easyrefine.

Nov 21, 2022

Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing Date – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20.

Nov 17, 2022

Public Meeting: Proposed Fee Changes for Dentists, Dental Assistants, EFDAs & Dental Anesthesia Assistants

The Department of Health will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6 to discuss fee changes for several professions, including for dentists, dental assistants, EFDAs, and dental anesthesia assistants.

Nov 16, 2022

Urge Your Senators to Pass ELSA

Take action now: Ask the Senate to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act before the New Year.

Nov 15, 2022

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Nov. 16

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 12:00 PM.

Nov 10, 2022

Meet with Studebaker Nault at PNDC 2022

Studebaker Nault is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2022.

Nov 10, 2022

Meet with Dental Accounting Group at PNDC 2022

Dental Accounting Group is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2022. Visit them at Booth #507.

Nov 10, 2022

Meet with Delta Dental of Washington at PNDC 2022

Delta Dental of Washington is Community Partner of PNDC 2022. Visit them at Booth #624.

Nov 10, 2022

Meet with Columbia Bank at PNDC 2022

Come visit the Columbia Healthcare Banking Team at booth #410 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. We specialize in lending and banking for the dental professional.

Nov 10, 2022

Meet with WDIA at PNDC 2022

Come visit Matt French and Kerri Seims of Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) at Booth 600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

Nov 8, 2022

Register for Dental Action Day: Friday, Jan. 27 in Olympia

Join member dentists and dental students from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to advocate for your profession as you meet with local legislators to discuss WSDA's legislative priorities.

Nov 8, 2022

Meet with TDIC at PNDC 2022

TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of PNDC. Stop by booth 600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference this fall. Come say hello to your local WDIA team, get answers to your insurance questions and learn more about right-fit coverage options for your practice’s changing needs.

Nov 8, 2022

Meet with OMNI Practice Group at PNDC 2022

Omni Practice Group is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2022 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, happening November 10-12 in Seattle. Visit them at Booth 607.

Nov 3, 2022

Apply to Speak at PNDC 2023

WSDA is now accepting applications from members for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2023, June 15-17 in Seattle.

Nov 1, 2022

L&I: Time to Update Your Required Job Safety and Health Law Poster

L&I recently completed rulemaking to increase worker protection from discrimination. To be consistent with these rule changes, L&I updated the required Job Safety and Health Law poster.

Nov 1, 2022

PNDC 2022: Next Week in Seattle!

Don't miss out on Washington's dental event of the year! PNDC 2022 is next week in Seattle, and WSDA members can register today to earn 20+ CE credits for just $450 ($325 for recent grads).

Nov 1, 2022

New WSDA Mentor Program: Get Involved & Attend the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon

Get involved with the new WSDA Mentor Program and RSVP for the program's first in-person event at PNDC 2022 by Nov. 2!

Nov 1, 2022

Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase.

Oct 31, 2022

Serving Vulnerable Patients in the Inland Northwest

Located on the campus of Sacred Heart Medical Center in partnership with the Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS), the residency program is designed to give recent dental school graduates a chance to enhance their abilities to care for more medically complex patients than they managed in dental school.

Oct 31, 2022

WSDA Retro: Help When Workplace Injuries Happen

WSDA has a great new benefit for Retro participants! Bringing injured employees back to modified duty as soon as possible – also known as Return to Work (RTW) – just got more beneficial.

Oct 31, 2022

'Appiness Awaits You and a Guest in the Galapagos Islands

Dive into content on the ADA Member App and enter for a chance to dive, snorkel and hike in the Galapagos Islands.

Oct 27, 2022

Updated COVID-19 Requirements for Health Care Settings

As of Oct. 27, 2022, several emergency proclamations related to health care will be rescinded, and as of Oct. 31, 2022, all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and the state of emergency will come to an end. Some requirements from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and the Department of Health (DOH) will remain in place for health care settings.

Oct 26, 2022

Proposed Dental Licensing Fee Increase

The Department of Health is planning to propose changes to initial and renewal licensing fees.

Oct 25, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 26

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM.

Oct 25, 2022

Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Oct. 28

The Board of Denturists will meet Friday, Oct. 28 at 12:00 PM and will hear an update regarding rule language for the placement of prefabricated abutments, which may include deciding on proposed language from the rules workshops that have been conducted.

Oct 19, 2022