New Regulations Effective Jan. 1

New CE rules, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program requirements, and increased minimum wage are now effective as of January 1, 2019.

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Dental Action Day: Jan. 31

Delta Antitrust Complaint

WSDA asks WA Attorney General to investigate potential Delta antitrust practices.

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One-on-one dental benefits support.

The ADA’s Third Party Payer Concierge™ provides expert advice to help detangle costly dental benefit issues.

Washington State Dental Association

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,400 members, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

Latest Dental News

Register for Dental Action Day by Monday
The deadline to register for Dental Action Day is this Monday, January 21.
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Free Resources for National Children's Dental Health Month
Order free resources from the ADA for National Children's Dental Health Month in February.
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Court Approves $80 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit
A federal court has approved the $80 million settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit against dental product companies accused of violating antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.
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Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.
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Jan. 18 DQAC Meetings
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, January 18.
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Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Requirements Started Jan. 1
Employer requirements for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program went into effect on January 1, 2019.
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DBIC and NORDIC Receive Final Approval to Merge with TDIC
Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.
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