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.

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 being the leader in advocacy and support for dentists pursuing excellence.

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Nov 22, 2019

The Fall 2019 issue of the WSDA News – featuring 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara – is now available.

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.