Apr 02, 2020
Review updated documents from the ADA that provide guidance to help dentists minimize COVID-19 transmission risk when treating dental emergencies.
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.
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.
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 empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.Latest News
Apr 02, 2020
Updated proposed rule drafts regarding dental infection control, dental administration of anesthetic agents, and specialty representation are available.
Apr 01, 2020
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has schedule a special webinar business meeting for Thursday, April 2.
Apr 01, 2020
Please see important information regarding updates to Medicaid codes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as newly recorded teledentistry webinars.
Mar 31, 2020
An important update from WSDA President Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, plus time-sensitive updated information regarding EIDL grants.
Mar 31, 2020
The Health Care Authority has temporarily increased the Apple Health (Medicaid) reimbursement rate for a limited set of oral surgery procedures.
Mar 30, 2020
Practice owners who haven’t applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) should apply ASAP. Additionally, all dentists should watch ADA's CARES Act recorded webinar.
Mar 27, 2020
Recently, the WSDA Board of Directors formed a work group of board members to monitor the clinical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
The ADA is offering members two free e-books a week as a part of its ongoing efforts to support dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has released updated meeting dates and locations for its remaining 2020 business meetings.
Mar 25, 2020
Unemployment Insurance Webinar, Insurance FAQs, ADA Resources
Mar 24, 2020
Be aware of COVID-19 resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington State Department of Health and American Dental Association.
Mar 24, 2020
As the spread of COVID-19 continues in our state, we have received several questions from members. We have provided resources based on those questions.
Mar 24, 2020
Throughout the day, WSDA leadership has been in ongoing communication with our state’s public health officials and providing active clinical input into evolving recommendations for reducing the communal spread of COVID-19.
Mar 24, 2020
Dental offices across the state will be receiving guidance from the Department of Health to “postpone all elective, non-essential dental procedures” until further notice.
Mar 24, 2020
The Department of Health has released COVID-19 guidance for dental offices.
Mar 24, 2020
WSDA and ADA will do everything in our power to advocate for possible forms of economic relief at the federal and state level.
Mar 24, 2020
This list from the ADA should be helpful in determining what is considered “emergency” versus “non emergency."
