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WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.

DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 AM.

Board of Denturists Business Meeting – Jan. 27

The Board of Denturists will hold its next business meeting via webinar on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12:00 PM.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Jan. 12

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

Dr. Cristina Kendall: Dr. Mom, Maternity as an Associate Dentist

Working as a dentist while pregnant and as a new mother has its challenges. As frustrating as these things can be, I can’t imagine myself not doing dentistry.

Updated Apple Health Billing Guides

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services and Orthodontic Services billing guides.

2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Burt Goodman

It's a given that anyone in their mid-90s has seen a lot along the way. But few of those reaching that milestone have done as much as Burt Goodman, DDS. In recognition of this life of accomplishment and his amazing professional and personal legacy, Goodman has been honored with the 2022 WSDA Citizen of the Year award.

WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons: A Happy, Healthy Holiday to You All

Our lives are busy. Our work is stressful. Take time to check in with yourself — and your colleagues.

Get Ready for the 2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session begins on Monday, Jan. 9. Get involved with grassroots advocacy by registering for Dental Action Day and signing up for action alerts from WSDA.

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DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules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

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.

HCA: Extending the temporary suspension of commitment letter requirement for orthognathic surgery

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.

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.

Arne Gundersen, DDS

General Dentistry | Tumwater | Owner – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Aaron Lemperes, DDS

General Dentistry | Bellingham | Owner – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

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.

Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1

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

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.

HCA: HCA Rulemaking Notice for WSR 22-24