ADA Leadership Conference  

 

Learning, training, networking and conversations were abundant at the "Power of Now" ADA Conference in Chicago! It was an honor to be a representative from Washington along with 10 other leaders from our state including ADA President, Dr. Linda Edgar. This will be the last conference held at the current ADA Headquarters building located at 211 E. Chicago Ave. which has been sold to the neighboring Lurie Children's Hospital. ADA has occupied this location since 1962 and will now be downsizing and moving to the South end of Chicago.

 

ADA ClassPass A fitness and wellness program that offers 4,000+ on demand workouts for FREE plus discounts at local fitness centers including:

-Club Pilates

-Pure Barre

-Elevation Fitness

-U-District PT

and More!

You can also purchase discounted credits to use for massage, facials and other wellness services.

To get started CLICK HERE and use "Company Code" ADACP 

 

ADA Visa Cards: There are 2 Visa cards offered exclusively to ADA members: One for business and one for everyday purchases. Both cards have no annual fee or foreign transaction fees AND offer generous perks like 5x points on dues payments and 2x points on purchases from Patterson, Benco and Henry Schein. Points can be redeemed for airline travel, hotels, gift cards etc. CLICK HERE for more details or to apply

 

WBI Assessment: Feeling the burnout? Use this FREE virtual tool to assess your wellbeing at any time in under 1 minute. The WBI index assessment tool, invented by the Mayo Clinic, anonymously measures multiple levels of stress and provides immediate resources.  Login and try the WBI tool HERE

 

Burkhart Dental Supply invites all SDDS dentists and staff to a hosted golf tournament on September 13th at Liberty Lake Golf Course. Limited spots remaining! CLICK HERE for details and registration information

 

**Please note that this event overlaps with the 2024 House of Delegates Meeting. If you are a Delegate or planning on attending the Friday HOD sessions, please do not RSVP for the golf tournament**

RSVP Required. CLICK HERE to respond

 

 

2024 House of Delegates

 

The 2024 WSDA House of Delegates is September 12-14 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. 

 

View the HOD Agenda HERE

 

RSVP via this online form.

Looking to Improve your Implant Skills?

 

Washington AGD in partnership with Nobel Biocare, is hosting an advanced implantology course with generous benefits for registrants. CLICK HERE for details

Dental Sound Bites Breaks Down the Hiring Process

On this episode of Dental Sound Bites, management strategist, consultant and author Ginny Hegarty describes what you need to do before, during and after the interview stage in order to attract and retain top talent.
 
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or in the ADA Member App.

 

PRO-HEAL Act Addresses Ongoing Dental Shortage

 

The ADA supports the Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning Act, which allocates $215 million over five years to expand healthcare provider pipeline programs, focusing on rural and underserved areas. The bill aims to address shortages in dental professionals and prioritize grants for dental hygienists and assistants.

 

Read more here: PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage (sfdda.org) 

 

Follow all the ADA’s advocacy efforts at ADA.org/Advocacy. 

 

Survey findings reveal frequent instances of aggressive patient interactions, particularly among young dentists and those working in healthcare facilities. Healthcare workers are significantly impacted by workplace violence, prompting OSHA to emphasize prevention programs and training. OSHA is contemplating a healthcare-specific standard for preventing workplace violence.

 

Read more HERE