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

WSDA News | Spring 2019
The Spring Issue of the WSDA News is available online today! Read cover story "Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company."
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Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held this Saturday, April 27, aims to provide a way to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
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Panel Discussion with Medicaid Contracted Providers, HCA & Managed Care Dental Plans
The Kitsap County Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program is sponsoring an open panel discussion with Medicaid contracted dental providers, Health Care Authority (HCA) and the three Medicaid Managed Care Dental Plans in Bremerton on Thursday, May 2.
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WSDA Citizen of the Year Nominations
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
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Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Review Committee Nominations
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requests nominations to fill vacancies on Review Committees. Nominations are due by June 1.
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Next Level Speaker Series Voting
Washington's Next Level Speaker Series, launching at PNDC 2019, gives past New and Emerging Speaker Series (formerly Emerald City Lecture Series) speakers the chance to take the next step in their speaking careers! Vote for your favorites by May 1.
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Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave, into law. The bill provides several technical corrections to the original law.
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