Aug 04, 2023

RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception at House of Delegates 2023

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!

Aug 02, 2023

“I Never Would Have Known There Was a Problem” – WSDA Retro Saves Money, Time & Stress

How free support from WSDA Retro and ERNwest resolved an L&I mistake that would have cost one WSDA member significant money, time and stress.

Aug 02, 2023

Dental Services Resume at 2023 Seattle/King County Clinic

Volunteers provide more than $1 million in compassionate dental care at the free, four-day event.

Aug 02, 2023

Volunteer Dentists and Assistants Needed for Community Connect Event - September 29

Skagit County Public Health is looking for at least 2 dentists, 2 assistants, and any possible hygienists that would like to volunteer providing free services to low income and vulnerable community members.

Aug 02, 2023

WDIA: Changes to Your TDIC Policies

Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) has received many inquiries from TDIC policyholders regarding changes to their TDIC Professional Liability. WDIA wants to be sure that policyholders have correct information about the changes.

Aug 02, 2023

Reminder: Free Virtual CE on August 16 – Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration

Members: Register by Sunday, August 13 for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.

Jul 31, 2023

Updated ADA Dentist Well-Being Program Directory

This free and downloadable State Well-Being Program Directory provides a list of state contacts to help connect you to support during your time of need.

Jul 27, 2023

ADA Legislative Action Alert - Take Action for Dental Health

The Action for Dental Health Act, which provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) oral health workforce grant program, will expire at the end of this fiscal year.

Jul 26, 2023

DQAC Dental Inclusion Committee Meeting - August 3

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Inclusion Committee will meet on August 3 at 12:00 PM.

Jul 18, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - July 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, July 28 at 10:00 AM.

Jul 18, 2023

Updated Apple Health Billing Codes and Fee Schedule

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Dental-related Services billing guide, Orthodontic Services billing guide, and Dental Program fee schedule.

Jul 12, 2023

Dental Laboratory Registration Reminder

As a reminder, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH) prior to July 31.

Jul 06, 2023

New ADA Guideline Details Caries Removal Strategies

A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth.

Jul 05, 2023

Save the Date! PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Jun 30, 2023

Understanding the Legal Limits on DSOs in Washington State

Washington state law includes safeguards restricting third parties from interfering with the dentist/patient relationship.

Jun 29, 2023

Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration – Free Virtual CE on August 16

Members can register now for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.

Jun 26, 2023

Reminder: Nominate a Dentist for WSDA Citizen of the Year by June 30

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year by this Friday, June 30!

Jun 26, 2023

Take Action: Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the DOC Access Act

The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act or DOC Access Act would prohibit dental and vision plans from setting the fees network doctors may charge for services not covered by the insurers.