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Apply to Join the WDS/Delta Dental of Washington Member Advisory Panel (MAP)

Learn about an opportunity to join the WDS/Delta Dental of Washington Member Advisory Panel (MAP). WSDA encourages members who would like an opportunity to have input into the complex dental benefit discussions in our state to apply. Applications are due by June 2.

Reminder: RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon at PNDC 2023

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, June 16. RSVP today!

Practice Owners: Earn Money Back on Premiums You Already Pay to L&I

Are you a practice owner? Sign up for WSDA Retro by June 1 to receive the free, exclusive opportunity to earn money back on the premiums you already pay to L&I.

Firing PPOs Without Your Patients Firing You – Free Virtual CE on May 31

Members can register now for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Firing PPOs Without Your Patients Firing You" on May 31.

Meet CE Requirements at PNDC 2023

Earn 20+ CE credits and fulfill minimal sedation and basic life support CE requirements at PNDC 2023, June 15-17 in Seattle. WSDA members register for just $450 (or just $325 for recent grads)!

DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting – May 18

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Inclusion Committee will meet on May 18 at 12 PM.

Submit Public Comment on the Military Family Leave Act by June 9

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has released a draft administrative policy to provide guidance on the Military Family Leave Act requirements for employers. L&I is holding a public feedback session on Tuesday, May 23, and the draft policy will be open for public comment until Friday, June 9.

Webinar: HPV Vaccine Starts at 9

The Department of Health is hosting the webinar "HPV Vaccine Starts at 9: Why? How? Now! Cancer Prevention Made Easy" on May 16.

HCA: Correction – Dental Services End of EPA #870001607 and Discontinued Use of CDT® Code D0170

The Health Care Authority (HCA) sent a provider alert on April 14, 2023, regarding the end of expedited prior authorization (EPA) number 870001607 and the discontinued use of CDT® code D0170. The dates of service were listed incorrectly as “on and after May 11, 2023” to align with the ending of the public health emergency (PHE).

Upcoming Employment Law Webinars from L&I

Learn about key employment laws at upcoming L&I webinars. Webinar topics include Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights, Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, Isolated Worker Protections, Know Your Worker Rights and White Collar (EAP) Overtime Exemptions.

Scott Jones, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Seattle | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Wendy Sheine, DDS

General Dentistry | Seattle | Retired | University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Daniel Varadi, DDS

General Dentistry | Bellevue | Owner – Private Practice | Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 15 (April 17-23)

Washington state’s 105-day legislative session adjourned, on time, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. This session WSDA tracked several bills concerning dental-related issues, workforce, insurance, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 15 activities in Olympia.

Be Aware of Medicaid Renewal Scams

Please be aware of Medicaid renewal scams. Reports of fake texts and phone calls to Medicaid clients have been reported over the past couple weeks in other states.

Board of Denturists Business Meeting – April 27

The Board of Denturists will hold its next in-person business meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 3:00 PM.

HCA: Dental services end of EPA #870001607 and discontinued use of CDT® code D0170 – Effective May 11, 2023

Fotinos Panagakos, DMD

General Dentistry | Yakima | Faculty | Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Parker Haley, DDS

General Dentistry | Bellingham | Owner – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

John Deviny, DDS

Public Health | Olympia | Retired | University of Washington School of Dentistry