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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.

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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.

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Oct 18, 2018

Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019. Review a summary of the changes from the Washington State Department of Health.

Oct 18, 2018

All WDS/Delta member dentists are encouraged to attend the WDS Special Meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Can't attend? Learn how to fill out your proxy ballot in support of proposed bylaw amendments.

Oct 15, 2018

Please review meeting agendas for the Friday, October 26 DQAC business meeting, Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting, and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting.

Oct 02, 2018

The Delta special meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 3:00 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Here are three things Delta member dentists should know about the meeting and voting by proxy.

Oct 01, 2018

The Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentists will host its 2018 Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 6.

Sep 28, 2018

"Human beings, even bright ones, cannot absorb, learn, consume—choose your verb—facts delivered rapid fire, for more than about twenty minutes," Dr. John Evans says. "After that the facts start to bounce off and the efficiency of instruction drops off rapidly."