Jun 04, 2018
WSDA will host a Dental Medicaid Managed Care Q&A Forum on Friday, June 22 at PNDC 2018. Conference registration is not required to attend.
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.
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.
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.
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.Latest News
Jun 04, 2018
Please come support the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist, WSDA member Representative Michelle Caldier, by attending her campaign kick-off on June 10.
May 31, 2018
Craft a PNDC experience that helps sharpen your clinical skills and grows your practice! We asked dentists on the PNDC Committee to share some of their can’t-miss courses for practice management, insurance know-how, staff development and more.
May 30, 2018
Local Smile Source dentists are giving the community something to smile about with free services during Dental Day on Saturday, June 2nd.
May 30, 2018
One of WSDA’s top legislative priorities has been to clarify the rules under which Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) can provide services to dentists in Washington. Read to learn more about DSO legislation passed in 2017 that clarifies these rules.
May 30, 2018
Do you want to get more involved with WSDA leadership? Serve an integral role at the House of Delegates (held September 20-22 in Tacoma) and in the Association’s governance process by applying to be the next WSDA Speaker of the House. Applications are due by Monday, June 11.
May 29, 2018
WSDA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year! The award winner will be honored during the WSDA House of Delegates meeting in Tacoma.
May 25, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking comments on proposed opioid prescribing rules (due by June 1), and has released an amended agenda for the Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on June 1.
May 25, 2018
The latest issue of the WSDA News is now available online.
May 23, 2018
Review strategies for caring for older adults with substance use disorders and treating postoperative pain in adolescents with these two webinars.
May 22, 2018
Special Smiles, the dental health discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, is looking for dental volunteers to staff the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, held July 1-6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
May 18, 2018
The non-profit New Dawn Guatemala is seeking a volunteer dentist for a trip to Guatemala this July.
May 16, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 24.
May 15, 2018
Hall Render, outside legal counsel, sent a letter to Premera asserting that Premera must provide its enrolled providers with 75 days’ notice before enacting any changes in scheduled fees.
May 14, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed opioid prescribing rules for comment.
May 10, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed dental infection control rules for comment.
May 08, 2018
Medical Teams International (MTI) is looking for volunteer dentists to provide care in Eastern Washington through this fall.
May 07, 2018
Join the Health Care Authority (HCA) on Friday, May 11 for a provider-specific informational webinar regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.
