Mar 01, 2022
Telephone calls from scammers falsely claiming to represent the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) are increasing again. Please be aware of this ongoing scam targeting health care professionals.
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Latest News from WSDA
Mar 01, 2022
We are excited to announce that after launching in April 2020, WSDA Retro is poised to distribute $208,000 among program participants next month in its first-ever refund. If you haven't already, sign up by March 1!
Feb 25, 2022
Less-than-transparent lobbying donations from a cereal maker’s foundation rot dental reform debate.
Feb 23, 2022
Feb 18, 2022
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a resource flyer to assist in reducing COVID-19 exposure in your dental office.
Feb 17, 2022
House Bill 1837 (HB 1837), introduced this legislative session, would restore the Department Labor and Industries’ (L&I) ability to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics through rulemaking.
Feb 17, 2022
With the 2022 legislative session having passed the halfway mark, WSDA continues to track several bills concerning health care, public health, small business matters, and much more.
Feb 15, 2022
Partners in Care, a not-for-profit charitable foundation dedicated to cancer patients, will hold a 5K run and 2-mile walk to support head and neck cancer patients on Saturday, April 23 in Richland.
Feb 14, 2022
In 2021, Washington passed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) which includes, among other things, notification requirements for health care facilities when a public health emergency is declared by either the President of the United States or by the Governor of Washington.
Feb 10, 2022
Learn more about volunteering with Everyone For Veterans to provide dental care for veterans in need.
Feb 09, 2022
"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."
Feb 08, 2022
The best way to protect yourself, your family and your practice is to make sure your insurance policies have the full protection you need.
Feb 07, 2022
Learn more about volunteering with Medical Teams International.
Feb 03, 2022
Feb 03, 2022
"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."
Feb 03, 2022
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.
Feb 03, 2022
Review and provide comments on proposed rule amendments from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) for Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures.
Feb 03, 2022
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.
Feb 03, 2022
The ADA received questions from members about the No Surprises Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2022, and its implications for dental practices.
Feb 03, 2022
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.
