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Mar 1, 2022
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Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions
Several WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2022 WSDA House of Delegates in September. Apply to become a candidate by June 24.
Mar 1, 2022
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Apply for the New & Emerging Speaker Series by March 21
WSDA is now accepting applications for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2022. Apply by March 21.
Feb 25, 2022
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Bracken Killpack for the Everett Herald: Policy Debates Need Sunshine, Not Corporate Sugar
Less-than-transparent lobbying donations from a cereal maker’s foundation rot dental reform debate.
Feb 25, 2022
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Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 30
The ADA is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 class of its Institute for Diversity in Leadership. Apply by April 30.
Feb 23, 2022
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Indoor Mask Mandate to End March 12 – What Does This Mean for Dental Offices?
Updated: Governor Inslee announced that starting March 12, 2022, the statewide mask requirement will be lifted in most indoor spaces. Masks will still be required in health care facilities such as hospitals, long term care settings, and dental offices.
Feb 19, 2022
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DOH Resource: Preventing Transmission of COVID-19 in Dental Offices
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a resource flyer to assist in reducing COVID-19 exposure in your dental office.
Feb 18, 2022
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Over $200,000 to be Refunded to Members Enrolled in WSDA Retro
We are excited to announce that after launching in April 2020, WSDA Retro is poised to distribute $208,000 among program participants next month in its first-ever refund. If you haven't already, sign up by March 1!
Feb 17, 2022
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2022 Legislative Session Update
With the 2022 legislative session having passed the halfway mark, WSDA continues to track several bills concerning health care, public health, small business matters, and much more.
Feb 17, 2022
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Ergonomics Bill Passes the House – What You Need to Know About HB 1837
House Bill 1837 (HB 1837), introduced this legislative session, would restore the Department Labor and Industries’ (L&I) ability to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics through rulemaking.
Feb 16, 2022
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Head & Neck Cancer 5K – April 23 in Richland
Partners in Care, a not-for-profit charitable foundation dedicated to cancer patients, will hold a 5K run and 2-mile walk to support head and neck cancer patients on Saturday, April 23 in Richland.
Feb 14, 2022
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Reminder: Health Emergency Labor Standards Act in Effect
In 2021, Washington passed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) which includes, among other things, notification requirements for health care facilities when a public health emergency is declared by either the President of the United States or by the Governor of Washington.
Feb 10, 2022
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Everyone For Veterans: Making a Difference for Those Who Served
Learn more about volunteering with Everyone For Veterans to provide dental care for veterans in need.
Feb 9, 2022
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Kyler Hayes: The Career-long Impacts of COVID-19 on Dental Students
"It has been almost two years since our lives were turned upside down. However, the sense of togetherness, the care for one another, and the pure resilience that the dental students of UW have shown throughout the course of this unprecedented time have given me undeniable hope and assurance about the future of the dental profession."
Feb 8, 2022
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WDIA: Having the Disability Insurance You Need at the Right Coverage Amount
The best way to protect yourself, your family and your practice is to make sure your insurance policies have the full protection you need.
Feb 7, 2022
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Medical Teams International Needs Your Help
Learn more about volunteering with Medical Teams International.
Feb 1, 2022
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Delay and Modification of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
Two pieces of legislation recently passed that delay and modify the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program. Learn more about how the delay affects employers and employees, as well as new exemption circumstances for employees.
Feb 1, 2022
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Free Virtual CE: Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design – A New Synergy
WSDA has partnered with local dental societies around the state to offer free virtual CE to members. Register now for "Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design – A New Synergy" with Dr. J. William Robbins on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Feb 1, 2022
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Attention Practice Owners: Sign Up for WSDA Retro by March 1
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! The next quarterly enrollment deadline is March 1.
Jan 27, 2022
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Be Alert: Member Reports Theft During Working Interview
A member dentist who recently experienced theft from his office while conducting a working interview shares advice for other dentists.
Jan 26, 2022
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ADA Webinar Features Introduction to Dental PPO Plans
The ADA is presenting a free webinar in February that explains the basics of how preferred provider organization plans operate so that both new and existing office staff and dentists will be better able to support patients with these plans.
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