Jul 08, 2024
Despite the unique challenges, dentists who choose careers in public health understand the system constraints and lean into the rewards of helping people who may not find help anywhere else.
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Save the Date for PNDC 2026!
The 2026 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference is May 28-30 in Seattle. Mark your calendar today for three days of high-quality CE, exhibits, special events and more at Washington’s largest dental conference.
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
Jul 02, 2024
"Some wondered what difference 10,000 boxes would make, and I said 'It makes a difference to 10,000 kids. Many baby steps make one giant footprint.'"
Jul 01, 2024
"While accepting credit cards ensures that offices can quickly and easily collect payments, with more patients and insurance providers choosing to pay with cards, it is a much more substantial factor in the practice's total profitability than in the past."
Jun 27, 2024
"At the American Dental Association, we’re recognizing the significant strides we’ve made in key advocacy areas. From tackling student debt to enhancing workforce mobility and being a leading voice for crucial insurance reform, we've taken bold steps in 2024 to ensure a bright and promising future for dentistry."
Jun 27, 2024
ADA President Dr. Linda Edgar and WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell cover three ways Washington can increase access to affordable dental care in this opinion piece from The Seattle Times.
Jun 25, 2024
All dentists who received funds during the seventh phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until June 30 to use the money.
Jun 20, 2024
The ADA is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision from a lower appeals court on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 that limits states’ traditional authority to regulate health care and insurance, and is at odds with a previous Supreme Court decision on the issue.
Jun 04, 2024
"Building non-dues income streams and reducing our reliance on dues revenues will require a diverse range of services that provide meaningful value to our members."
Jun 03, 2024
The Board of Denturists is considering adopting “substantial equivalency standard rules" to comply with Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1724.
Jun 02, 2024
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 11 at 12:00 PM.
May 31, 2024
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Education Outreach Committee will meet on Thursday, June 6 at 12:00 PM.
May 30, 2024
"WSDA has strongly advocated for CODA to eliminate, or less preferably, level its faculty-to-student ratios for dental hygiene and dental assisting education."
May 29, 2024
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, January 30 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
May 27, 2024
WSDA leadership is developing strategies to revise the association’s dues structure to combat declining membership.
May 23, 2024
Employers can learn about the state’s employment laws during a series of webinars offered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
May 23, 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to amend rules for accordance with recently passed legislation, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5793 (ESSB 5793) and Senate Bill 5979 (SB 5979).
May 22, 2024
The Board of Denturists is considering updates to reduce licensure barriers for denturists and plans to address jurisprudence examination requirements.
May 16, 2024
Washington state’s 60-day legislative session adjourned on Thursday March 7, 2024. WSDA advocated in support of as well as in opposition to several bills this session concerning dental-related issues, workforce, insurance, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more.
