🦷 SDDS October Enews

Minimum Wage Increase

The state's minimum wage is set to increase to $16.66 per hour next year, marking a 2.35% rise from 2024. This change will take effect on January 1, 2025.

Overtime Exempt Employees

Starting in 2025, small businesses with up to 50 employees are required to pay overtime-exempt workers a minimum of twice the minimum wage. This means that an exempt employee must earn at least $1,332.80 per week ($69,305.60 annually). For larger employers with 51 or more employees, overtime-exempt workers need to earn at least 2.25 times the minimum wage, translating to a minimum weekly wage of $1,499.40 ($77,968.80 per year).

For additional details visit the L&I website

MouthHealthy: Your Halloween Headquarters

The most spooky and sugary time of year is upon is! Help keep your patients' smiles strong with these "Scary Good Teeth Tips"

Members can also download and print FREE Halloween coloring and activity pages for the little boy and ghouls who visit your practice

Member Benefit Flash Deal: Car Rental Discounts from Hetzy, Dollar and Thrifty

ADA Members receive up to 30% discount with CDP code 42371.
Use Promotional Code 211561 for additional savings.
Offer valid for rentals booked between September 15, 2024, and October 31, 2024, with pick-up by November 15, 2024.

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General dental practice available in Spokane

4 ops. Avg annual collections $732K, estimated annual take-home $189K, Hygiene/Diagnostic revenue 35%. Digital x-rays, digital pano x-ray, Eaglesoft. Space is leased. $636,000. Contact McVay Group jessica@tkmgllc.com. (#E464)

Thriving 5 op integrative dental practice available in Spokane!

Avg annual collections $1.5M, avg annual income $657K, Hygiene/Diagnostic revenue 39%. Digital pano/cone beam, Dexis digital x-rays, Trios scanner. CRE also available. $1,195,000. Contact McVay Group jessica@tkmgllc.com. (#E514)

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Duel enrollment student at SCC, seeks entry-level employment in dentistry

Currently enrolled student in the Running Start Program at SCC planning to pursue a FT dental career after graduation. Available after 9am on Wed/Fri and after 11:30am on Tuesday/Thurs. Also available on weekends. Contact: norakwilson@gmail.com

Upcoming SDDS Events

November 12th: Elevate Your Practice With All-Tissue Dental Lasers

Speaker: Dr. Topher Chaffin DDS

Register Here

Dr. Mark Paxton Awarded the AAOMS Humanitarian Award

Dr. Diane Paxton recently traveled to Orlando, FL to accept the The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Humanitarian Award on behalf of her late husband, Dr. Mark Paxton.

Mark was recognized for his mission trips to Central and South America with Hearts in Motion, helping thousands of patients over the course of 28 years He also mentored hundreds of surgical residents, dental students and Washington State University undergraduates and served in the United States Air Force. Additionally, Dr. Paxton founded the Northwest Foundation for Maxillofacial Research and Education, a nonprofit that provides continuing education to the dental and medical communities in Spokane and scholarships to students interested in healthcare careers. He also played a key role in establishing a clinic to treat underserved populations in Spokane.

After Dr. Paxton's passing in 2018, SDDS established a dental education scholarship fund in his name. The recipients of this award for the 2024-25 term were Skyler Winger and Olivia Kjack, who are both enrolled in the EWU Hygiene Program. Their applications and thank you notes can be viewed HERE

Donations can be made to the Dr. Mark Paxton Dental Education Scholarship HERE

Dental School Rebuilds after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University on September 26, leading to significant disruptions. Initially planned closures turned into a week of canceled appointments and remote learning due to widespread damage, fallen trees, and power outages. Dr. William Bachand noted the hurricane's unexpected strength and impact, with many homes in his neighborhood suffering damage.

In the aftermath, community members worked together to clear roads and provide necessities. When classes resumed on October 7, the school focused on supporting students and staff, offering meals and fostering unity. The Georgia Dental Association contributed $9,000 for lunches and aid for displaced students, while providing dental hygiene kits and grants to those affected. The community's spirit and support were highlighted as crucial during recovery. Read the full story HERE

2024 Business Event Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined the Business Symposium on October 11th at Gonzaga! Attendees enjoyed an amazing brunch while soaking up presentations on leadership, corporate culture, legacy planning and more. If you missed out this year, we hope to see you next time!

The University of Washington RIDE program's Spokane Center Nears Construction

The lease is signed and the design of the regional training center in Spokane is in its final stages! UW hopes to start construction of the state-of-the-art facility by the end of 2024.