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Dental Benefits Reform Bill Passes

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.
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ComplyBetter: Dental Compliance Solution from WSDA

Available now! Easily stay compliant with HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control requirements and more with ComplyBetter — the new online, on-demand dental compliance tool from WSDA.
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WSDA News | Issue 2, 2025

Featuring cover story "Avoiding Burnout: Managing the Stresses of the Dental Profession." Plus, Dr. Mark Egbert reflects on his years of service and leadership with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and other news.
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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.

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May 20, 2025

Avoiding Burnout
There’s no doubt the practice — and management — of dentistry can escalate stress and anxiety levels. Managing that pressure is important to the health and well-being of individual dentists, as well as the future of the profession.

May 19, 2025

Bracken Killpack: Legislative Victory
"Overwhelming bipartisan support is a testament to the power of our collective voice. Sincere thanks to all of you who helped make that voice heard!"

May 13, 2025

Governor Signs WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Bill Into Law
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.

May 06, 2025

MedPro Group: PNDC 2025 Platinum Sponsor
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

WSDA Advocacy on B&O Tax Legislation
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
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.