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Nov 20, 2023

DQAC Dental School Faculty Licensure Rule Hearing

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rule hearing on January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Nov 7, 2023

Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Nov 7, 2023

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Nov 6, 2023

PNWU Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Dental School

A second dental school is coming to the state of Washington as Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences broke ground on the new dental school.

Nov 6, 2023

Celebrate Veterans Day by Caring for a Veteran

Sign up to volunteer with Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, for the privilege of knowing and caring for a veteran.

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Nov 6, 2023

Eastern Washington Dentists: Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by December 15

The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, is accepting applications for dentists east of the Cascades to fill a vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Oct 31, 2023

Nominations are Now Open for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Dental societies, leaders and individuals may nominate eligible new dentists for this award between October 1 and December 31, 2023.

Oct 26, 2023

Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network

Your voice matters in shaping healthcare in Washington. Take the Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey by November 10.

Oct 22, 2023

ADA: Sign Up for Give Kids A Smile Events by November 15

The deadline to request free Give Kids A Smile product kits for 2024 is November 15.

Oct 16, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - October 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.

Oct 5, 2023

Resolution & Election Results from the WSDA House of Delegates

The WSDA House of Delegates was held Sept. 21-23, 2023 in Seattle. See a list of election results and review resolutions passed by the House for the upcoming year.

Oct 5, 2023

Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Oct 3, 2023

Saying ‘Yes’ to Grace: An Act of Generosity

Grace Clinic brings a faith-based approach to uncompensated care in the Tri-Cities.

Oct 3, 2023

Faith, Family, and Friends: 2023-2024 WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell

Nathan Russell, who began his term as WSDA president at the House of Delegates meeting in September, is a straightforward kind of guy. He has a very clear vision of what’s important to him. “On my tombstone, it probably should read that ‘he loved loyalty,’” Russell says. “I’m extremely loyal to my family, to my friends, to my patients, to the dental profession, and to WSDA."

Oct 3, 2023

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Sep 29, 2023

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Sep 28, 2023

ADA: Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms

Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office.

Sep 22, 2023

New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce

New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.

Sep 22, 2023

ADA: Take Action Today to Advance Dental Workforce Legislation

Urge your Senators to support the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a bill that would ensure that many of these workforce programs are able to continue.

Sep 20, 2023

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - September 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on September 28 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 18, 2023

Harvest Gold: WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted.

Sep 18, 2023

2023 Graduates: Free CE with ADA CE Online

Class of 2023 dental school graduates get 2 years of free unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online.

Sep 18, 2023

Washington’s Dr. Linda Edgar to Helm ADA as 160th President

Dr. Linda Edgar to take office as the 160th president of the ADA during the Oct. 10 House of Delegates meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Sep 18, 2023

Apply for the New & Emerging Speaker Series by October 15

WSDA is now accepting applications for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2024, May 9-11 in Seattle.

Aug 31, 2023

Reminder: RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception on September 21

Meet up for free food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!

Aug 28, 2023

Celebrate Labor Day with Savings on Lenovo Products and GE Appliances!

Member savings with deals from WSDA and ADA endorsed companies Lenovo and GE Appliances Store.

Aug 28, 2023

September 6 ADA Webinar - How to Prepare for the Return of Student Loan Payments

The ADA's free webinar on Student Loan Payments will cover what you should consider if you plan to refinance, implications of the end of the federal loan repayment holiday and walk through all student loan repayment options.

Aug 28, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - September 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Aug 28, 2023

Support Maui Dentists Affected by Wildfires

The Hawaii Dental Association Foundation has established a special Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate support for dentists who have been affected by the disaster.

Aug 28, 2023

PNWU Faculty Information Sessions

The PNWU School of Dental Medicine will be hosting a series of information sessions for dentists interested in being part of the teaching program.

Aug 24, 2023

August 22 ADA Webinar - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

The ADA's free webinar on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders will cover what perinatal or postpartum depression is, identify the risk factors and share when professional intervention is needed.

Aug 18, 2023

Encourage Your Assistants to Share Their Workforce Experiences

A workforce survey for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs) is currently being conducted by the Washington Oral Health Workforce (WOHW) Tracking Program.

Aug 18, 2023

ADA Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available

The ADA’s new Locum Tenens and Dentistry guide discusses how dental benefit plans should be notified and what billing information and insurance considerations need to be provided when locum tenens dentists are employed.

Aug 17, 2023

DQAC Rule Modification: WAC 246-817-150 Faculty at School of Dentistry

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has filed a CR-101 to begin modifying the rules for faculty dental licensure.

Aug 16, 2023

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - August 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Continuing Competency Committee will meet on August 22 at 12:00 PM.

Aug 14, 2023

Proposed Anesthesia Rules: Submit Feedback Today

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA has concerns with several sections of the proposed rules. If you share these concerns, please take a brief moment to send a pre-drafted message to DQAC.

Aug 11, 2023

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting - August 14

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Collaboration Committee will meet on August 14 at 1:00 PM.

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Dental Professional Monitoring Program Adoption Notice

Substitute Senate Bill 5496 made clarifying changes to impaired practitioner programs and under this bill, the “Impaired Physician Program” is now referred to as the “Physician Health Program” (PHP).

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Notice of Adoption of an Interpretive Statement

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has adopted an interpretive statement regarding the application requirements for moderate sedation with parenteral agents permits.

Aug 7, 2023

PQAC Rulemaking for Prescription Label Requirements

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) has begun rulemaking on the accessibility of prescription information for visually impaired individuals and individuals with limited English proficiency.

Aug 7, 2023

DQAC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee Meeting - August 10

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee will meet on August 10 at 1:00 PM.

Aug 6, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting – June 16

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM.

Aug 4, 2023

WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted. Now through Sept. 30, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap you submit.

Aug 4, 2023