Apr 10, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.
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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.Latest News
Apr 09, 2019
Last week, Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 1074, “Tobacco 21,” into law, raising the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21.
Apr 09, 2019
President-elect Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, board member Dr. Todd Irwin and Executive Director Bracken Killpack were recently interviewed about the lawsuit against Delta Dental of Washington on an episode of Howard Farran's "Dentistry Uncensored" podcast.
Apr 05, 2019
With dozens of courses available at Washington's largest dental conference, which will you choose? Here's what our registered attendees have to say!
Apr 04, 2019
Members up to 10 years out of dental school can register today for the WSDA Academy course "An Updated Review on Periodontal Disease Classifications, Treatment Options, Maintenance Strategies" with Dr. Kevin Suzuki on Saturday, May 18.
Apr 02, 2019
Meet Washington state's opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation or basic life support (BLS) CE requirements at PNDC 2019, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.
Mar 31, 2019
Applications are now open to run for several elected WSDA and ADA positions. Apply by June 30.
Mar 29, 2019
Health Care Authority (HCA) has sent letters to all eligible Apple Health clients that managed care dental will be implemented on July 1, 2019.
Mar 27, 2019
Dental hygienists and assistants are in short supply, and that’s affecting access to dental services in both public and private dental offices.
Mar 14, 2019
Last month, three member dentists and WSDA filed a lawsuit against Delta Dental (WDS). Earlier this week, Delta issued a statement to its members about the lawsuit. We thought it was important to clear up some misinformation contained in that statement.
Mar 12, 2019
KING 5 News recently spoke with Dr. Todd Irwin, one of three dentists who, along with WSDA, have filed a legal complaint against Delta Dental of Washington.
Mar 11, 2019
As of January 1, 2019, Apple Health clients who have been under the care of a sleep medicine physician and are not able to use CPAP for treatment of OSA are eligible to have a custom MAD created for the treatment of their OSA.
Mar 08, 2019
The ADA and dentists have been advocating for decades to repeal the 1945 McCarran-Ferguson Act antitrust exemption for the health insurance industry. In February, legislation was introduced in both chambers of Congress and is a win for dentistry.
Feb 28, 2019
Applications are now open to run for several elected WSDA and ADA positions. Apply by June 30.
Feb 27, 2019
The Winter 2019 issue of the WSDA News is available online!
Feb 25, 2019
Space still remains in our March 19 WSDA Academy Course "Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support" with Dr. Michael Johnson. Register today!
Feb 19, 2019
Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.
Feb 15, 2019
The ADA is offering a free webinar on locum tenens dentists – including how to employ one, how to work as one, and how dental plan policies treat them – on Tuesday, February 26.
