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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.

Jane Dieveney-Hinkle, DDS

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

Robin Henderson, DDS

General Dentistry | Clarkston | Owner – Private Practice | University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Tofunmi Osundeko, DMD

General Dentistry | Seattle | Owner – Private Practice | Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry

Lisa Buttaro, DDS

General Dentistry | Fife | Owner – Private Practice | University of Maryland School of Dentistry

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!