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WSDA News | Issue 4, 2022

Featuring 2022 Citizen of the Year Dr. Burt Goodman, the new hygiene program at Peninsula College and more.

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Washington State Dental Association

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,000 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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Feb 1, 2023

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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.
Feb 1, 2023

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Bracken Killpack: Building a Stronger WSDA
"We must provide specific, differentiated value for all dentists regardless of how they practice – with benefits aligned to the north star of our mission."
Jan 31, 2023

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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.
Jan 31, 2023

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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

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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

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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 31, 2023

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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.
Jan 26, 2023

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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 21, 2023

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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 20, 2023

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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.
Jan 19, 2023

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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 13, 2023

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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).

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Latest News

WSDA Advocates for Reducing Barriers to Hygiene Licensure

Bracken Killpack: Building a Stronger WSDA

Peninsula College Hygiene Program: Ready and Waiting

Become a Washington State Smile Survey Screener

Practice Owners: Get Refunds on L&I Premiums You Already Pay & Up to 100% of Return to Work Wages Reimbursed

Have You Ordered Materials for National Children's Dental Health Month?

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 3 (Jan. 23-29)

Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About DQAC Investigations

Apply for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership by April 28

2023 Legislative Session Update: Weeks 1 & 2

D-MMEX: Act Now to Earn 7% More on Your Precious Metals

Reminder for Employers: Quarterly Unemployment Insurance Tax Filing Updates

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