On Monday, May 12, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation, Senate Bill 5351, into law. A win for dentists and patients, Senate Bill 5351 makes meaningful progress on several major dental benefits policy issues.

Dentists need quality insurance coverage. Protect your livelihood and your practice. Invest in policies that support your profession. Visit WDIA at Booth #115.

Delta Dental of Washington is on a mission to improve oral health for all, together. Visit DDWA at Booth #416.

The world—and dentistry—is always evolving. Change can bring both opportunities and challenges, and your approach to it matters. Visit Omni Practice Group at Booth #613.

Your job as a dentist has unique risks and challenges. MedPro Group keeps you safe with the industry’s leading dental malpractice insurance. Visit MedPro at Booth #212.

Crest+Oral-B is excited to partner with dental professionals at the upcoming Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Visit Crest+Oral-B at Booth #125.

The power of collaboration in providing the financial needs of dentists, specialists and their families. Visit Dental Accounting Group at Booth #213.

The right financial partner can help your practice thrive. Choose carefully! Visit Umpqua Healthcare Banking at Booth #217.

AI is the new standard in dentistry to provide the best patient care. Visit Overjet at Booth #318.

Near the end of the 2025 legislative session, WSDA joined a health care coalition effort to advocate against B&O tax increases for health care providers, including dentists. Advocacy efforts resulted in no B&O tax increase for most dentists.

Share your dental workforce challenges through the 2025 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Earn 2 CE credits by attending the webinar, The Transition Trap: Key Mistakes to Avoid Before, During and After a Transition, presented by OMNI Practice Group on Tuesday, May 20.

"It has truly been my honor to serve.” Dr. Natasha Flake reflects on her term as President of the American Association of Endodontics.

The Washington State Legislature is currently negotiating our next state budget and is facing potential cuts to many state programs. Please take just a few moments today to urge legislators to maintain the current funding level for adult and pediatric dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in the final version of the budget.

WSDA is thrilled to share that our dental benefits reform bill, SSB 5351, has now passed both chambers of the Legislature! Our bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature to finalize its passage in the 2025 Legislative Session.

The nonprofit created by retired Issaquah periodontist Theresa Cheng now provides comprehensive oral health care for veterans and their spouses on a national level. Connecting veterans with local dentists is vital to E4V’s mission. Finding dentists willing to share their talents and expertise is at the heart of what Everyone for Veterans is all about.

The average dentist faces a malpractice claim at least once. Selecting a malpractice insurance carrier with the stability and expertise to protect your good name is crucial.

"We must act now to grow a movement to a critical mass of voices — slowly, strategically, and peacefully. Bottling up our silent bitterness and fantasies of revenge are neither healthy nor effective."