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.

Nov 25, 2019

Seattle Stand Down Looking for Dentist Volunteer

Seattle Stand Down is looking for a dentist to provide volunteer services to military veterans Dec. 13 in Seattle.

Nov 23, 2019

ADA News: DEA Launches Suspicious Orders Report System Online Database

DEA registrants may have received an email in October from the agency about its new database to help registrants prevent opioid abuse.

Nov 22, 2019

WSDA News | Fall 2019

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

Nov 21, 2019

Fundraiser for Senator Annette Cleveland

Please join WSDA members and hosts Dr. Kristine Aadland and Drs. Danny & Mike Warner for a fundraiser to support Senator Annette Cleveland.

Nov 17, 2019

Lenovo's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale

Member savings with deals from endorsed company Lenovo.

Nov 16, 2019

Results of Delta Annual Meeting

We unequivocally object to the nomination and election process Delta used during the 2019 Annual Meeting.

Nov 14, 2019

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Nov. 21

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Nov 08, 2019

DOH Scam Alert

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

Nov 07, 2019

Proposed Amendments to Opioid Prescribing Rules

Comment on DQAC's proposed amendments to opioid prescribing rules by Nov. 27.

Nov 06, 2019

A Vote Against WDS' Handpicked Candidates

Dr. John Gibbons shares why he will be voting against WDS’ handpicked slate of candidates on Friday at the WDS/Delta Annual Meeting.

Nov 06, 2019

Washington Sentinel Network Workforce Survey

The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges.

Oct 31, 2019

House Bill 1198 Implementation

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

Oct 29, 2019

Do You Want Delta to Decide?

We cannot stand by and allow Delta to continue to ignore its member dentists.

Oct 29, 2019

Your Delta Dental Proxy Ballot

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 Proxy: No Election Without Selection

An important recommendation on how to vote your proxy ballot.

Oct 29, 2019

Time Is Right for OIC to Reconsider Delta Decision

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

WSDA Asks Attorney General to Investigate Potential Delta Antitrust Practices

Washington State Dental Association leadership has requested the Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office to investigate whether Washington Dental Service (Delta Dental of Washington) has engaged in illegal monopsonist practices in our state.