Aug 05, 2024
As of July 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can now accept, process and pay dental claims electronically.
Jul 30, 2024
WSDA is pleased to inform members that following its July 26 Business Meeting, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will not open rules on clinical continuing competency.
Jul 28, 2024
Nominations can be made through the American Dental Association's electronic portal until September 1, 2024.
Jul 23, 2024
Join us for food, drinks and conversation at this free networking event during the 2024 House of Delegates in Spokane on Thursday, September 12.
Jul 22, 2024
Support fellow dentist Dr. John Gibbons in his close race for Washington State Representative.
Jul 18, 2024
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in hybrid format on Friday, July 26 at 10:00 AM.
Jul 16, 2024
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Continuing Competency Committee (Committee) is bringing forward a significant proposal for the Commission to consider: a mandatory clinical continuing competency program.
Jul 15, 2024
Reminder: Effective January 14, 2024, all dentists licensed in Washington state must complete a minimum of 2 hours of health equity training within their three-year continuing education renewal cycle.
Jul 09, 2024
Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, January 30 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!
Jul 08, 2024
During your career there are times when you should examine and revisit your insurance coverage to ensure you, your family, your dental team, and your practice are protected.
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.
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."
