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Mar 10, 2023
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Washington Dental Practices Target of Rest and Meal Period Lawsuits
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. Please confirm that you are in compliance with all related requirements.
Mar 10, 2023
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Webinar: What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids – March 21
Register for the March 21 webinar "What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids," presented by the ADA’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP) Emergency Department Referral Initiative.
Mar 8, 2023
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Legal Alert: Is Your Dental Practice in Compliance with Washington’s Rest and Meal Period Requirements?
WSDA wants you to be aware that dental offices in our state have been the subject of lawsuits concerning rest and meal periods for employees. This legal alert summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington state law regarding rest and meal periods applicable to the non-exempt employees in dental practices.
Mar 7, 2023
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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 8 (Feb. 27-March 5)
On March 5, the Legislature passed several dental-specific and workforce bills out of the House of Representatives. During week eight, the Legislature devoted their time to debating and voting bills out of their respective chamber of origin. Read for an update on WSDA’s week eight activities in Olympia.
Mar 4, 2023
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Review DQAC's Proposed Anesthesia Rules
For more than three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has been working to update Washington state’s dental anesthesia rules. WSDA encourages members to review the proposed rules and submit questions or concerns via email or virtually at DQAC's March 10 business meeting.
Mar 4, 2023
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Apply by April 25 for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Eligible dentists are able to apply for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program now through April 25, 2023.
Mar 4, 2023
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Secretary of Health Mask Order to End April 3
Effective April 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will end the Secretary of Health Statewide Face Covering Order currently in effect for health care (including dental).
Mar 2, 2023
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Reminder: Dental Infection Control Requirements
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) previously finalized dental infection control rules in December 2020, and the majority of these rules became effective January 2021. The rules apply to settings wherever dentistry is provided in Washington and include several requirements that dentists must comply with.
Mar 2, 2023
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Reminder: ASL Interpreter Provider Obligations
A dental office is considered to be a place of public accommodation and thus is prohibited from discriminating for any reason due to a disability. Accordingly, dental offices are required to provide an interpreter if one is needed to effectively communicate with a hearing-impaired patient.
Mar 2, 2023
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RSVP for the WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session
WSDA members interested in pursuing or offering professional mentorship are invited to attend the WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session on Thursday, March 30!
Mar 2, 2023
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Registration is Open for PNDC 2023!
Registration is open now for the 2023 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, June 15-17 in Seattle! Earn 20+ CE credits, shop the Exhibit Hall (now open on Saturday), enjoy special events and more all for one low price.
Mar 1, 2023
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Free Virtual CE from WSDA – March 16 & April 26
Members can register now for two upcoming free virtual CE courses from WSDA and Columbia Bank: "Essential Steps When Selling or Buying a Dental Practice" on March 16 and "Protecting Your Practice Through Adversity" on April 26.
Mar 1, 2023
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Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic
Dental professionals looking for a volunteer opportunity can sign up to volunteer for the 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 27-30 at Seattle Center.
Mar 1, 2023
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Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions
Apply by June 23 to run for WSDA and ADA leadership positions up for election at the 2023 WSDA House of Delegates.
Feb 28, 2023
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UW Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lecture – March 24
Register for the UW Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lecture – Thriving in a Time of Uncertainty: Key Trends and Opportunities Coming to the Dental Care Sector on Friday, March 24.
Feb 28, 2023
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Are Credit Card Fees Affecting Your Bottom Line?
Without a vigilant management strategy, credit card processing fees can add up and affect your bottom line. Review tips for minimizing fees from WSDA and ADA endorsed company Best Card.
Feb 28, 2023
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DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting – March 29
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has formed a Dental Inclusion Committee to begin rulemaking to comply with health equity education requirements. The Committee will meet on March 29.
Feb 28, 2023
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Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by March 31
The WSDA Leadership Institute is a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry by getting participants involved in a variety of WSDA activities and meetings. Apply by March 31.
Feb 24, 2023
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2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 7 (Feb. 20-26)
Friday, Feb. 24 is fiscal committee cutoff, the second major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. This means that bills that have been sent to a fiscal committee must be voted out in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week seven activities in Olympia.
Feb 24, 2023
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DQAC Business Meeting – March 10
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, March 10 at 10:00 AM.
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