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.
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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.
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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.
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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 empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

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Oct 01, 2024

WDC Business Meeting - October 11
The Washington Dental Commission (WDC) — formerly known as the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) — will hold its next business meeting in hybrid format on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Sep 26, 2024

Rulemaking for Prescription Label Requirements
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) will hold a public hearing on Friday, October 4 at 9:00 AM for rulemaking on the accessibility of prescription information for visually impaired individuals as well as individuals with limited English proficiency.

Sep 25, 2024

Voluntary PPE Rule Updates
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has filed a permanent rule making order (CR-103) that extends the allowance of voluntary personal protective equipment (PPE) use beyond public health emergencies.

Aug 07, 2024

Member Resources for Employee Dentists
Explore WSDA member resources specifically for employee dentists like what to know before you sign a contract, strategies for navigating the employment process and more!