Thanks for Attending PNDC 2026!

Thank you to all the dental professionals who joined us for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. We had an incredible time hosting you! PNDC returns to Seattle April 1-3, 2027.

Book a ComplyBetter Demo

Thanks for meeting with the WSDA + ComplyBetter team at PNDC! Book a demo to ask questions and see our online HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA and infection control compliance platform in action.

WSDA News | Issue 2, 2026

Featuring cover story "Resolving the Preventive Dental Workforce Shortage." Plus, an overview of WSDA's new member assistance program and other news.

Dental Benefits Resources

Including 1:1 support and new letter templates to help you communicate with insurance companies when a claim payment is delayed.

Washington State Dental Association

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,000 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to being the leader in advocacy and support for dentists pursuing excellence.

Latest News

May 06, 2025

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.

May 05, 2025

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.

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Apr 18, 2025

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

Apr 17, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 09, 2025

SSB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation — is now in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives. You can help SSB 5351 pass out of the House of Representatives.

Apr 08, 2025

"However you choose to engage with WSDA, your contribution is deeply appreciated. Together, we are working to create a stronger, more supportive environment for Washington dentists and, ultimately, better oral health for our patients."