Dec 23, 2019

Register for PNDC 2020: May 28-30 in Seattle

PNDC offers dentists, hygienists and the ​rest of the team a three-day dental conference experience in the heart of the Emerald City.

Dec 23, 2019

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting and Employee Benefits

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 4 is due by Jan. 31. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave through either the state plan or a voluntary plan.

Dec 23, 2019

2020 DQAC Meeting Dates

Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.

Dec 20, 2019

Maximizing Her Impact: 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara

Learn more about 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara.

Dec 18, 2019

Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021

Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.

Dec 18, 2019

Amalgam Separator Update

While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

Dec 17, 2019

Survey Reminder: Antibiotic Prescribing Practices & Attitudes Among Dentists in WA State

The DOH is conducting a survey of practicing dentists in WA to learn what support for antibiotic stewardship exists in dental clinics.

Dec 17, 2019

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Amended Meeting Agenda - Dec. 20

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20. Find an amended meeting agenda here.

Dec 16, 2019

Video: Sell Your Dental Practice the Most Tax Efficient Way

Learn how to structure asset allocation to minimize taxes and maximize value when selling your dental practice in this video from the ADA.

Dec 11, 2019

Symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry - April 26

A symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry will be held at the University of Washington on Sunday, April 26, 2020.​

Dec 06, 2019

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20.

Dec 06, 2019

Infection Control Rules Update

DQAC has approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.

Dec 04, 2019

DQAC Meetings - Dec. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.

Dec 02, 2019

Seattle-King County Dental Society Names Dr. Randy Ogata as Executive Director

The Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) has named Randy Ogata, DDS as Executive Director.

Dec 02, 2019

Virtual Dentistry

Advances in teledentistry may be key to improving access to care. But as with most things that appear simple, teledentistry is a complex new venture.

Nov 27, 2019

Renew Your Membership for 2020

Thank you for being a member of the WSDA, ADA and your local dental society. Please renew your membership for 2020.

Nov 27, 2019

Sign Up for the WSDA Mentor Program

WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!

Nov 27, 2019

American Dental Association Files Suit Against Delta Dental

The ADA has filed a class action lawsuit against Delta Dental Plans and the Delta Dental Plan Association.