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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."

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.

Medical Teams International Needs Your Help

Learn more about volunteering with Medical Teams International.

HCA: Reporting requirement for Apple Health mobile anesthesia subcontractors

Bracken Killpack: “Who Do We Already Know?” Isn’t Good Enough

"I am asking all members to hold us accountable for expanding our entire leadership pipeline to be more reflective of the increasingly multifaceted diversity of our membership, the dental profession, and society at large."

Practice Owners: Earn Refunds on Workers' Compensation Premiums

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! Sign up by Sept. 1.

Dental Anesthesia Proposed Rule Update

Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.

How to Stay Involved During the 2022 Legislative Session

Due to the pandemic, the upcoming 2022 legislative session (starting Jan. 10) will be mostly virtual. Even in a virtual format, it is important to be engaged and informed on issues that may impact your profession, your practice, and your patients.

ADA Q&A Covers Impact of the No Surprises Act

The ADA received questions from members about the No Surprises Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2022, and its implications for dental practices.

Attention: Long-Term Care Program Delay

Governor Inslee and Democratic Leadership announced today that the implementation of the Long-term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program will be paused for the time being. Originally set to become effective Jan. 1, 2022, the delay of the program means that employers can also delay assessing the .58% premium on employee wages.

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.

Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission by March 30

The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC). Apply by March 30.

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.

HCA: Revised Orthodontic Information form (HCA 13-666), eff 3/1/2022

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.

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.

WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington Team Up to Tackle Dental Workforce Issues

WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington are teaming up on a comprehensive strategy to reduce dental workforce shortages in the state.

Regulatory Update – January 2022

Learn more about modifications to dentist continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.

Health Care Authority Billing and Reimbursement Survey

In order to improve the Health Care Authority (HCA) website billing and reimbursement experience, HCA is asking providers to complete a short survey by Jan. 28.

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 PM.