Jan 7, 2020
News Items
Jan 6, 2020
Upcoming DQAC Committee Meetings - Jan. 16 & 17
Review agendas for upcoming DQAC Dental Infection Control & Dental Anesthesia Committee meetings.
Jan 3, 2020
Walla Walla Valley Dental Society Legislator Meet & Greet
Join the Walla Walla Valley Dental Society on Thursday, Jan. 9 for a Legislator Meet & Greet in Walla Walla.
Jan 3, 2020
New Laws & Regulations Taking Effect Jan. 1, 2020
New laws and regulations taking effect include a B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & the start of Paid Family and Medical Leave program employee benefit utilization.
Jan 3, 2020
Reminder: New Laws & Regulations Effective Jan. 1
New laws & regulations effective Jan. 1: B&O tax increase, minimum wage increase & start of PFML program employee benefit utilization.
Jan 2, 2020
Volunteer Feb. 13-16 at Seattle/King County Clinic
The Seattle/King County Clinic, taking place Feb. 13-16 at Seattle Center, is in need of dental volunteers.
Jan 2, 2020
Reminder: Register for Dental Action Day
Join member dentists from across the state on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Jan 2, 2020
Dec 31, 2019
WSDA Members Support Drug Take Back Days
Reducing prescriptions and encouraging proper disposal of unused medicines through national Drug Take Back Days will help address diversion issues and drug abuse.
Dec 30, 2019
To Treat or Not to Treat? Unvaccinated Patients Create Ethical Dilemmas
Dentists have an ethical and legal obligation to do no harm and to protect the health of their patients. But what happens when their patients put others at risk?
Dec 26, 2019
ABCs of Credit Card Processing
Learn more about the basics of credit card processing from Best Card, a WSDA endorsed company.
Dec 26, 2019
Innovative New Dental Clinic Opens in Olympia Following $255,000 WSDA Foundation Grant
The Neighborcare Health Dental Clinic at Providence St. Peter Hospital will provide underserved families and individuals access to oral health care services.
Dec 24, 2019
Exciting Changes Are Coming to the WSDA Foundation
We look forward to supporting the good works of our component societies & expanding dental residency programs across the state with a new strategic vision for the WSDA Foundation.
Dec 23, 2019
Register for PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle
PNDC offers dentists, hygienists and the rest of the team a three-day dental conference experience in the heart of the Emerald City.
Dec 23, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting and Employee Benefits
Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 4 is due by Jan. 31. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave through either the state plan or a voluntary plan.
Dec 23, 2019
2020 DQAC Meeting Dates
Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.
Dec 20, 2019
Maximizing Her Impact: 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara
Learn more about 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara.
Dec 20, 2019
Dec 18, 2019
Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021
Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Dec 18, 2019
Amalgam Separator Update
While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.
