Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19 Mandate for Dental Offices

Gov. Inslee signed an executive order prohibiting “non-urgent procedures that require medical and dental professionals to wear personal protective equipment.”

Mar 24, 2020

COVID Webinars & Other Resources

COVID Webinars, Teledentistry & Emergency Care Guidance, Delta Financial Support

Mar 24, 2020

Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Legislation Package, Now Working On Third

The House and Senate have passed legislation, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act."

Mar 20, 2020

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 25

Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Mar 20, 2020

Delta Announces Member Dentist Support & Other Updates

Delta Dental of Washington announces member dentist COVID-19 financial support and other updates.

Mar 19, 2020

Social Distancing Affects the License Application Process

Information from the DOH Office of Health Professions regarding how social distancing is affecting the license application process.

Mar 13, 2020

PNDC 2020 Status Update - March 13

PNDC 2020 will take place as planned May 28-30 in Seattle.

Mar 10, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Cancellations

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Department of Health has elected to reduce its number of in-person meetings.

Mar 10, 2020

WSDA Retro Is a Go!

WSDA Retro will launch on April 1. The deadline to enroll has been extended to Thursday, March 12 at noon.

Mar 05, 2020

Volunteer Opportunity with Everyone for Veterans

Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, is looking for volunteer dentists to help provide free dental care to veterans.

Mar 04, 2020

Free & Low Cost Healthcare Online Search Tool

The Washington Healthcare Access Alliance (WHAA) recently updated its free and low cost clinic search tool.

Mar 02, 2020

Matters to Consider Before Forming a Dental Group Practice

WSDA News reached out to Emily R. Studebaker to discuss the legal considerations of starting a dental group practice in Washington.

Feb 28, 2020

The Future of Independent Practice? WSDA, ODA Join Forces to Explore Group Practice Formation

WSDA & ODA leaders are exploring how dentists in Washington and Oregon can create group dental practices. Read more in the WSDA News Winter 2020 cover story.

Feb 27, 2020

Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.

Feb 24, 2020

Dr. Judson Werner Holds Give Kids A Smile Day

Dr. Judson Werner recently partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue to host his office's annual Give Kids A Smile event.

Feb 24, 2020

A Message from OSAP Regarding Single-Use Disposable Facemasks

A message from the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) regarding CDC guidance for single-use disposable ​facemasks.

Feb 24, 2020

Upcoming DQAC Meetings

View details for several upcoming Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) meetings.

Feb 21, 2020

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Application deadlines are approaching for two loan repayment opportunities: the State Health Program & the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).