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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.

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.

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Nov 08, 2019

The DOH has been notified that scam artists are calling various health professionals across the state claiming suspicious activity with their license.

Oct 31, 2019

Please review a message from the Department of Health regarding sexual misconduct rules (WAC 246-817-450 and 246-817-460).

Oct 29, 2019

Our recommendation, for those inquiring, is to hold off on completing your proxy ballot until we receive a response from Delta Dental.

Oct 29, 2019

WDS members Drs. Cynthia Pauley, Christopher Delecki, Bernard Larson, Nathan Russell, and Todd Irwin recently filed a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeking a full investigation of the 2013 Delta reorganization effort.

Oct 29, 2019

For years, WSDA member dentists have worried about how Delta Dental’s market dominance impacts their practices and the patients they serve. We now know that negative impacts of that power are being felt in the public arena as well. Read WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack's editorial for the Spring Issue of the WSDA News.