Blog

Dec 23, 2019

2020 DQAC Meeting Dates

Mark your calendar for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission's 2020 meeting dates.

Dec 20, 2019

Maximizing Her Impact: 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara

Learn more about 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara.

Dec 19, 2019

Information Regarding Electronic Prescribing Mandate - Jan. 1, 2021

Information from the Department of Health regarding the electronic prescribing mandate taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.

Dec 18, 2019

Amalgam Separator Update

While amalgam separators are already required in all dental offices in WA that use mercury-containing amalgams, dental offices must submit a new one-time compliance report by Oct. 12, 2020.

Dec 17, 2019

Survey Reminder: Antibiotic Prescribing Practices & Attitudes Among Dentists in WA State

The DOH is conducting a survey of practicing dentists in WA to learn what support for antibiotic stewardship exists in dental clinics.

Dec 17, 2019

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Amended Meeting Agenda - Dec. 20

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20. Find an amended meeting agenda here.

Dec 16, 2019

Video: Sell Your Dental Practice the Most Tax Efficient Way

Learn how to structure asset allocation to minimize taxes and maximize value when selling your dental practice in this video from the ADA.

Dec 12, 2019

Symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry - April 26

A symposium on Ethical Issues in Dentistry will be held at the University of Washington on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Dec 6, 2019

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting

DQAC will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 20.

Dec 6, 2019

Infection Control Rules Update

DQAC has approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.

Dec 4, 2019

DQAC Meetings - Dec. 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.

Dec 3, 2019

Seattle-King County Dental Society Names Dr. Randy Ogata as Executive Director

The Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) has named Randy Ogata, DDS as Executive Director.

Dec 2, 2019

Virtual Dentistry

Advances in teledentistry may be key to improving access to care. But as with most things that appear simple, teledentistry is a complex new venture.

Nov 27, 2019

Renew Your Membership for 2020

Thank you for being a member of the WSDA, ADA and your local dental society. Please renew your membership for 2020.

Nov 27, 2019

Sign Up for the WSDA Mentor Program

WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!

Nov 27, 2019

American Dental Association Files Suit Against Delta Dental

The ADA has filed a class action lawsuit against Delta Dental Plans and the Delta Dental Plan Association.

Nov 25, 2019

Seattle Stand Down Looking for Dentist Volunteer

Seattle Stand Down is looking for a dentist to provide volunteer services to military veterans Dec. 13 in Seattle.

Nov 23, 2019

ADA News: DEA Launches Suspicious Orders Report System Online Database

DEA registrants may have received an email in October from the agency about its new database to help registrants prevent opioid abuse.

Nov 22, 2019

WSDA News | Fall 2019

The Fall 2019 issue of the WSDA News – featuring 2019 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Beatrice Gandara – is now available.

Nov 21, 2019

Fundraiser for Senator Annette Cleveland

Please join WSDA members and hosts Dr. Kristine Aadland and Drs. Danny & Mike Warner for a fundraiser to support Senator Annette Cleveland.

Nov 18, 2019

Lenovo's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale

Member savings with deals from endorsed company Lenovo.

Nov 16, 2019

Results of Delta Annual Meeting

We unequivocally object to the nomination and election process Delta used during the 2019 Annual Meeting.

Nov 14, 2019

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Nov. 21

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Nov 8, 2019

DOH Scam Alert

The DOH has been notified that scam artists are calling various health professionals across the state claiming suspicious activity with their license.

Nov 7, 2019

Proposed Amendments to Opioid Prescribing Rules

Comment on DQAC's proposed amendments to opioid prescribing rules by Nov. 27.

Nov 6, 2019

A Vote Against WDS' Handpicked Candidates

Dr. John Gibbons shares why he will be voting against WDS’ handpicked slate of candidates on Friday at the WDS/Delta Annual Meeting.

Nov 6, 2019

Washington Sentinel Network Workforce Survey

The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges.

Oct 31, 2019

House Bill 1198 Implementation

Please review a message from the Department of Health regarding sexual misconduct rules (WAC 246-817-450 and 246-817-460).

Oct 29, 2019

Do You Want Delta to Decide?

We cannot stand by and allow Delta to continue to ignore its member dentists.

Oct 29, 2019

Your Delta Dental Proxy Ballot

Our recommendation, for those inquiring, is to hold off on completing your proxy ballot until we receive a response from Delta Dental.

Oct 29, 2019

WDS Proxy: No Election Without Selection

An important recommendation on how to vote your proxy ballot.

Oct 29, 2019

Time Is Right for OIC to Reconsider Delta Decision

WDS members Drs. Cynthia Pauley, Christopher Delecki, Bernard Larson, Nathan Russell, and Todd Irwin recently filed a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeking a full investigation of the 2013 Delta reorganization effort.

Oct 29, 2019

WSDA Asks Attorney General to Investigate Potential Delta Antitrust Practices

Washington State Dental Association leadership has requested the Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office to investigate whether Washington Dental Service (Delta Dental of Washington) has engaged in illegal monopsonist practices in our state.

Oct 29, 2019

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.

Oct 29, 2019

Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company

The WSDA News Spring Issue cover story explores the history of Delta Dental and how its relationships with its member dentists and the Washington State Dental Association have changed over the years.

Oct 29, 2019

WSDA v. Delta: Dentists & WSDA Take Legal Action Against Delta Dental

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

Oct 29, 2019

How Delta Dental Behaves in the Dark

For years, WSDA member dentists have worried about how Delta Dental’s market dominance impacts their practices and the patients they serve. We now know that negative impacts of that power are being felt in the public arena as well. Read WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack's editorial for the Spring Issue of the WSDA News.

Oct 29, 2019