Blog

May 20, 2025

Avoiding Burnout

There’s no doubt the practice — and management — of dentistry can escalate stress and anxiety levels. Managing that pressure is important to the health and well-being of individual dentists, as well as the future of the profession.

May 19, 2025

Bracken Killpack: Legislative Victory

"Overwhelming bipartisan support is a testament to the power of our collective voice. Sincere thanks to all of you who helped make that voice heard!"

May 13, 2025

Governor Signs WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Bill Into Law

On Monday, May 12, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation, Senate Bill 5351, into law. A win for dentists and patients, Senate Bill 5351 makes meaningful progress on several major dental benefits policy issues.

May 6, 2025

Omni Practice Group: PNDC 2025 Platinum Sponsor

The world—and dentistry—is always evolving. Change can bring both opportunities and challenges, and your approach to it matters. Visit Omni Practice Group at Booth #613.

May 6, 2025

MedPro Group: PNDC 2025 Platinum Sponsor

Your job as a dentist has unique risks and challenges. MedPro Group keeps you safe with the industry’s leading dental malpractice insurance. Visit MedPro at Booth #212.

May 6, 2025

Crest+Oral-B: PNDC 2025 Platinum Sponsor

Crest+Oral-B is excited to partner with dental professionals at the upcoming Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Visit Crest+Oral-B at Booth #125.

May 5, 2025

WSDA Advocacy on B&O Tax Legislation

Near the end of the 2025 legislative session, WSDA joined a health care coalition effort to advocate against B&O tax increases for health care providers, including dentists. Advocacy efforts resulted in no B&O tax increase for most dentists.

Apr 28, 2025

Share Your Dental Workforce Challenges

Share your dental workforce challenges through the 2025 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Apr 18, 2025

"A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity"

"It has truly been my honor to serve.” Dr. Natasha Flake reflects on her term as President of the American Association of Endodontics.

Apr 17, 2025

Take Action: Protect Dental Medicaid

The Washington State Legislature is currently negotiating our next state budget and is facing potential cuts to many state programs. Please take just a few moments today to urge legislators to maintain the current funding level for adult and pediatric dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in the final version of the budget.

Apr 16, 2025

Dental Benefits Reform Bill Passes Legislature

WSDA is thrilled to share that our dental benefits reform bill, SSB 5351, has now passed both chambers of the Legislature! Our bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature to finalize its passage in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Apr 16, 2025

Everyone for Veterans: Helping Heroes

The nonprofit created by retired Issaquah periodontist Theresa Cheng now provides comprehensive oral health care for veterans and their spouses on a national level. Connecting veterans with local dentists is vital to E4V’s mission. Finding dentists willing to share their talents and expertise is at the heart of what Everyone for Veterans is all about.

Apr 9, 2025

Act Now: Urge Representatives to Support Dental Benefits Reform

SSB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation — is now in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives. You can help SSB 5351 pass out of the House of Representatives.

Apr 8, 2025

Bracken Killpack: We're Just Getting Started

"However you choose to engage with WSDA, your contribution is deeply appreciated. Together, we are working to create a stronger, more supportive environment for Washington dentists and, ultimately, better oral health for our patients."

Apr 1, 2025

Pacific Northwest Head & Neck Cancer Symposium

The UW/Fred Hutch Head and Neck surgery team is hosting The Pacific Northwest Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer on Friday, May 2 in Seattle.

Mar 27, 2025

Save Time, Save Money: ComplyBetter

New WSDA dental compliance software offers a simple online platform you can access from anywhere – and keep track of it all.

Mar 13, 2025

Act Now: Sign In PRO on Dental Benefits Reform in the House

SSB 5351 would prohibit same-day denials, restrict fees on virtual credit card payments & require mediation on dental loss ratio & non-network reimbursement fairness. We need all Washington dentists, staff, patients, and anyone else interested in advocating for these important reforms to sign in PRO on SSB 5351!

Mar 12, 2025

ADA Contract Analysis Service and Other Contract Resources

The ADA offers a free contract analysis service that provides members with a plain-language explanation of the insurance provider contract terms to allow them to make informed and independent decisions on the merits of the contract.

Mar 11, 2025

Disturbing Mail Targeting Dentists in Washington

WSDA has learned that several Washington dental offices have recently received deeply disturbing messages through the U.S. mail. Any dentist who has received one of these messages should immediately contact local law enforcement. We also encourage anyone who has received one of these messages to let WSDA know immediately.

Mar 3, 2025

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Halted Amid Legal Challenges

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced February 27 that it is ceasing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act while it revises compliance requirements in response to a recent court ruling and crafts a new set of regulations that will ultimately narrow the scope of beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.

Mar 3, 2025

It’s Not Too Late! Get a $250 Discount on 2025 WSDA Membership

New and renewing WSDA members six or more years out of dental school can get $250 off their 2025 membership when they hold MedPro professional liability insurance through Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA). Already renewed? Lock in your MedPro policy by March 31 and WSDA will process a $250 refund on your membership!

Feb 28, 2025

WSDA Welcomes Dr. Frank Spear to PNDC 2025

WSDA is thrilled to welcome Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, founder and director of Spear Education, to PNDC 2025. Don’t miss his lectures on Saturday, May 10.

Feb 28, 2025

Tell Senators to Support Dental Benefits Reform

SB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform bill — is in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State Senate. We need YOUR help to ensure SB 5351 continues to move forward and receives a YES vote from the full Senate! Please take just a few minutes to contact your state senator today.

Feb 25, 2025

Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Application Deadline Extended to June 30

Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of June 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect

Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect after a federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction. Unless subject to a later deadline, most businesses have until March 21 to file beneficial ownership information reports.

Feb 21, 2025

Important Win for WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Efforts

An amended version of our bill, SB 5351, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care, hitting an important milestone that allows the bill to continue moving forward in the legislative process.

Feb 11, 2025

PNDC Night at the Seattle Mariners!

The Seattle Mariners are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 9, and PNDC attendees have exclusive access to discounted tickets in a specially reserved seating area.