WSDA v. Delta

Three member dentists, along with WSDA, are taking legal action against Delta Dental of Washington.

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Meet CE Requirements at PNDC 2019

Meet WA's opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation or basic life support (BLS) CE requirements at PNDC 2019.

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Opioid Prescribing Rules for Dentists

Rule changes establishing requirements and standards for prescribing opioids in Washington went into effect January 26.

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Delta Antitrust Complaint

WSDA asks WA Attorney General to investigate potential Delta antitrust practices.

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Washington State Dental Association

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,400 members, the WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.

Latest Dental News

DQAC Looking for New Members
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is accepting applications to fill vacancies for one dentist and one public member position.
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Register Today for Free Opioid Prescribing CE Course
Register today for Continuing Medical Education's course, "Opioid Prescribing 2019: How Washington State Bill 1427 Will Affect Your Practice," on April 15, 2019.
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Registration Is Open for PNDC 2019
Register today for the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.
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Taxes and 179 Expensing
Dentists who own and operate practices who have purchased or financed equipment during the calendar year, may elect to take the Section 179 deduction when filing their taxes in order to maximize their savings.
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Proposed Rule Amendments for Delegation of Duties to Hygienists
DQAC is proposing rule amendments that update the listing of allowable duties a dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist under general supervision. Please provide written comments or attend a public hearing on March 1.
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Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training
Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.
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Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit
Register now for the Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit on Friday, March 1 in Pasco.
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