Oct 26, 2018
On October 25, an important story aired on KIRO 7 in Seattle. It exemplifies the concerns the WSDA has had with the practice of corporate dentistry, and why we continue to champion efforts to protect the doctor-patient relationship in every practice model that dentists choose.
Oct 26, 2018
This October, WSDA reached an exciting milestone—we welcomed our 4,400th dentist into membership!
Oct 26, 2018
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Turn in your unused prescription medications at drop-off locations around the state.
Oct 26, 2018
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Oct 25, 2018
A courageous whistleblower, a former office manager for a clinic operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC, recently reported a corporate scheme designed to wring out minor cost savings at the expense of patient safety.
Oct 24, 2018
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced Oct. 18 that it is awarding $293 million to expand the primary health care workforce.
Oct 24, 2018
Get one-on-one support directly from an expert on dental benefits issues through the American Dental Association Third Party Payer Concierge.
Oct 23, 2018
Patients and dentists can report issues with medical devices to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including any problems they have had with devices related to direct to consumer, or DTC, dental laboratory products.
Oct 22, 2018
Congratulations to WSDA Board member Dr. Linda Edgar, who was installed as a trustee of the American Dental Association during ADA 2018 in Honolulu.
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
A public-private safe prescribing initiative launched in late 2017, called Better Prescribing, Better Treatment, has resulted in significant reductions in Apple Health (Medicaid) opioid prescriptions in less than a year.
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 17, 2018
Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality and its staff after third-party payers denied claims for crown procedures.
Oct 17, 2018
Please read for an update to the special meeting proxy ballot process.
Oct 16, 2018
Please be aware of incorrect CE information appearing on license renewal notices from the Department of Health.
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 12, 2018
Please RSVP for a fundraiser in support of Representative Michelle Caldier at 7 PM on Monday, October 15 in Vancouver, WA.
Oct 09, 2018
Register now for "Exodontia and Other Oral Surgery Procedures for the General Practitioner" with Dr. Noah Letwin on Saturday, November 3.
