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From the ADA President: Tis the Season for Reflection and New Possibilities

ADA President Dr. Linda Edgar shares a message expressing appreciation for her ADA member colleagues and excitement for the possibilities that await our profession in the coming year.

New ADA Standards & Technical Reports Available for Comment

New standards and technical reports are available for comment from the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products.

Renew Your Membership for 2024 Online by December 31

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2024. Renew online by December 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2024 dues!

Reminder: Nominate a New Dentist for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award by December 31

Nominate a dentist today for the ADA 10 Under 10 award, which celebrates new dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy.

DQAC Business Meeting - December 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM.

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee - December 5

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Anesthesia Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:00 PM.

DQAC Dental School Faculty Licensure Rule Hearing

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rule hearing on January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

PNWU Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Dental School

A second dental school is coming to the state of Washington as Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences broke ground on the new dental school.

Celebrate Veterans Day by Caring for a Veteran

Sign up to volunteer with Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, for the privilege of knowing and caring for a veteran.

Reminder: Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Eastern Washington Dentists: Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by December 15

The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, is accepting applications for dentists east of the Cascades to fill a vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Reminder: Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Reminder: Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Nominations are Now Open for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Dental societies, leaders and individuals may nominate eligible new dentists for this award between October 1 and December 31, 2023.

Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network

Your voice matters in shaping healthcare in Washington. Take the Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey by November 10.

ADA: Sign Up for Give Kids A Smile Events by November 15

The deadline to request free Give Kids A Smile product kits for 2024 is November 15.

DQAC Business Meeting - October 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.

HCA: Rulemaking Notice for WSR 23-20