As a reminder, in order to remain compliant with RCW 70.352.060, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must renew their registration by July 31 of each year.

The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), is accepting applications through Aug. 5 to fill one public member vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Negotiating a new employment contract is inherently stressful, no matter if it’s your first opportunity out of dental school or your fifth as a seasoned professional. Understanding standard contract components can help alleviate some of that uncertainty and better position you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

In search of dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design, the ADA Council on Dental Practice, ADA Member Advantage and BMO Harris Bank are seeking entries from June 20 through Aug. 19 for the 2022 Design Innovation Awards.

Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) takes pride in supporting our medical groups with personalized guidance and customer service. As a licensed broker with Regence, Asuris, Kaiser Permanente, and Premera, WDIA welcomes new groups setting up medical policies for the first time and those who have existing policies with these carriers.

When dentists are contacted by a Washington Department of Health Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) investigator, the next steps are basic but important.

Are you up to date on current CE requirements for Washington state dentists? Make sure to review WSDA's CE FAQ page for a summary of requirements and a list of frequently asked questions.

Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.

When you recruit a non-member dentist to join WSDA by August 1, both you and your recruited colleague will receive a free registration for PNDC 2022!

Effective July 1, 2022, a licensed dentist in a group practice with two or more dentists must identify themselves as either a general dentist or a specialist.

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry, Dental-related Services, Orthodontic Services, and Oral Health Connections Pilot Project billing guides.

Whether you are a small dental office or large group practice, HIPAA data breaches and violations can occur if you are not taking the proper steps to protect your practice. Learn how to keep your practice from harm with the free webinar Simple Steps to Avoid Breaches and Fines on July 19 at 10 AM PT.