Feb 10, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 5 (Feb. 6-12)
This week the Legislature considered several dental-specific and workforce bills. Read for an update of WSDA’s week five activities in Olympia.
News Items
Feb 8, 2023
Share Your Insights with the ADA Health Policy Institute
Each month, the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) takes the pulse of the dental profession with a monthly poll of U.S. dentists. Join the panel today!
Feb 6, 2023
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 6, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 4 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)
Floor action began this week at the Washington State Legislature. Simultaneously, bills continue to be introduced, heard in committees, and amended. Read for an update of WSDA’s week four activities in Olympia.
Feb 2, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Weeks 1 & 2
Washington state’s 105-day legislative session commenced on Monday, Jan. 9. Learn more about developments from the first two weeks of session.
Feb 2, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 3 (Jan. 23-29)
Week three of the 2023 Washington state legislative session saw many more bills introduced and heard in committees. WSDA continues to track bills concerning a variety of issues, read more for an update on week three activities.
Feb 1, 2023
Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting
An innovative new dental hygiene program, forged with input from area dentists and hygienists, enters its final review stage.
Feb 1, 2023
WSDA Advocates for Reducing Barriers to Hygiene Licensure
This legislative session, WSDA is focusing on several efforts to help address the severe workforce shortages faced by the dental industry. One of those important efforts is advocating for the passage of House Bill 1466, which seeks to reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state.
Jan 31, 2023
Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener
Arcora Foundation is hiring dental professionals (dentist or licensed hygienist) to perform Smile Survey oral health screenings on children in elementary schools in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, San Juan, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.
Jan 31, 2023
Practice Owners: Get Refunds on L&I Premiums You Already Pay & Up to 100% of Return to Work Wages Reimbursed
Sign up for WSDA Retro, a free program for WSDA members, by the next enrollment deadline of March 1!
Jan 31, 2023
Have You Ordered Materials for National Children's Dental Health Month?
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Order free materials at ada.org/ncdhm.
Jan 26, 2023
Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About DQAC Investigations
Join The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a free webinar covering what Washington dentists should know about investigations by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Jan 20, 2023
Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 28
The ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership (IDL) is designed to enhance the leadership skills of dentists who belong to racial, ethnic and/or gender backgrounds that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles. Apply by April 28.
Jan 19, 2023
D-MMEX: Act Now to Earn 7% More on Your Precious Metals
All WSDA members receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted to D-MMEX Easyrefine. Until March 31, Easyrefine is adding another 2% bonus, so you receive a total uplift of 7% on the value of the dental scrap metals you submit.
Jan 12, 2023
Reminder for Employers: Quarterly Unemployment Insurance Tax Filing Updates
As a reminder, beginning with 2022 fourth quarter unemployment insurance tax reports, which are due by Jan. 31, 2023, employers must include Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes as well as upgrade to the latest version of Employer Account Management Services (EAMS).
Jan 12, 2023
Register for Dental Action Day by Jan. 13
Join member dentists and dental students from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to advocate for your profession as you meet with local legislators to discuss WSDA's legislative priorities. Register by Jan. 13!
Jan 12, 2023
WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022
Read about 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman in the Issue 4 cover story.
Jan 12, 2023
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.
Jan 12, 2023
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.
Jan 11, 2023
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.
