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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aaron Brooks, DMD

General Dentistry | Maple Valley | Owner – Group Practice | Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

Joshua Kang, DMD

General Dentistry | Seattle | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | Washington University School of Dental Medicine

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.

HCA: Dental-related services - client limit inquiries

Ryan Johnstun, DDS

General Dentistry | Darrington | Owner – Private Practice | University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Urge Your Senators to Pass ELSA

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

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.

Meet with Studebaker Nault at PNDC 2022

Studebaker Nault is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2022.