Apr 22, 2019
DQAC will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18, a business meeting on April 19, and a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on April 19.
Thanks for Attending PNDC 2026!
Thank you to all the dental professionals who joined us for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. We had an incredible time hosting you! PNDC returns to Seattle April 1-3, 2027.
Book a ComplyBetter Demo
Thanks for meeting with the WSDA + ComplyBetter team at PNDC! Book a demo to ask questions and see our online HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA and infection control compliance platform in action.
WSDA News | Issue 2, 2026
Featuring cover story "Resolving the Preventive Dental Workforce Shortage." Plus, an overview of WSDA's new member assistance program and other news.
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 22, 2019
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.
Apr 22, 2019
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held this Saturday, April 27, aims to provide a way to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Apr 21, 2019
DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.
Apr 21, 2019
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019.
Apr 21, 2019
Learn more about new CE rules, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program requirements, and a minimum wage increase—all effective January 1, 2019.
Apr 21, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently adopted a series of changes and new sections to existing rules that establish requirements and standards for prescribing opioids. The adopted rules go into effect January 26, 2019.
Apr 19, 2019
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
Apr 18, 2019
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requests nominations to fill vacancies on Review Committees. Nominations are due by June 1.
Apr 17, 2019
Washington's Next Level Speaker Series, launching at PNDC 2019, gives past New and Emerging Speaker Series (formerly Emerald City Lecture Series) speakers the chance to take the next step in their speaking careers! Vote for your favorites by May 1.
Apr 16, 2019
The ADA is hosting a May 8 webinar on the opioid overdose epidemic to help dentists learn how to deal with the root causes of the epidemic.
Apr 10, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.
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.
