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 and 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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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Renew your WSDA, ADA & local dental society membership for 2019 by March 31 to avoid membership cancellation.

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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

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Requirements Started Jan. 1
Employer requirements for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program went into effect on January 1, 2019.
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DBIC and NORDIC Receive Final Approval to Merge with TDIC
Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.
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Updated Apple Health Billing Guides
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to its Dental-Related Services Program Billing Guide and Orthodontic Services Billing Guide.
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Delta Board Vetoes Most Bylaw Amendments
We recently learned that the WDS Board has chosen to veto most bylaw amendments passed at the Special Meeting on November 15, 2018.
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WSDA Office Closed for the Holidays
The WSDA office is closed through January 1, 2019. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on January 2. Happy holidays!
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Senate Introduces Bill to Amend McCarran-Ferguson Act
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Dec. 19 to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.
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DQAC to Accept 2018 CE Following WSDA Request
DQAC will now accept CE earned after a dentist’s birthday in 2018 through December 31, 2018 to count toward the new three-year reporting period that ends in 2022.
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