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Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Kalman Klass: 2024 Citizen of the Year

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill. By Churchill’s definition, Dr. Kalman “Kal” Klass has made a very, very good life. The range of his giving has touched Holocaust survivors and terminally ill AIDS patients in Seattle, at-risk children in Jerusalem, hikers in Snohomish County, and beyond. For this breadth and depth of volunteerism, Klass is being honored as WSDA’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.

Dec 5, 2024

Tell Us About Your Local Dental Society

WSDA is gathering ideas and member feedback for a future WSDA News story on local dental societies. Help us by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey!

Dec 4, 2024

2024 WSDA House of Delegates Resolution & Election Results

The 2024 meeting of the WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, was held Sept. 12-14 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2024 House.

Dec 4, 2024

Register Today for PNDC 2025: May 8-10 in Seattle

Registration is now open for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Join thousands of dental professionals May 8-10 in Seattle for three days of high quality and affordable dental CE, dental exhibits, special events and more.

Dec 4, 2024

Good Vibes Only: PNDC Levels Up in 2024

“If all goes to plan, we’ll just be getting bigger and better every year: more sponsors, more events, more attendees, and we will continue to pick the best speakers to listen to and learn from.” PNDC 2024 was "by far the best PNDC yet," and WSDA is gearing up for an even better PNDC 2025, with registration open now.

Dec 3, 2024

Renew Your Membership for 2025

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2025. Renew online by December 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2025 dues!

Dec 3, 2024

Register for Dental Action Day

WSDA members can join fellow dentists from across the state at Dental Action Day 2025 in Olympia on January 30 to meet with legislators to advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession.

Nov 19, 2024

New HCA Dental Program Newsletter

The Health Care Authority (HCA) has launched a Dental Program newsletter to provide helpful information, answer frequently asked questions, and increase provider understanding of the Apple Health (Medicaid) Dental Program.

Nov 4, 2024

LWTech Dental Hygiene Employer Survey

The Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is currently surveying dental providers who have employed LWTech hygiene graduates.

Nov 4, 2024

Reminder: Password Change Required for All Membership Accounts

The ADA upgraded its technology to a new system and as a part of this upgrade, there have been changes to all members’ login credentials for their membership accounts. Members will need to update their passwords to log into the WSDA, ADA and some local dental society websites.

Oct 30, 2024

Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic

Dental professionals looking for a volunteer opportunity can sign up to volunteer for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 24-27 at Seattle Center.

Oct 15, 2024

Volunteer with Everyone for Veterans

Everyone for Veterans invites you to help put their mission in motion by volunteering as a partnering dentist. As a Dental professional, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of veterans in your local community.

Oct 2, 2024

Password Change Required for All Membership Accounts

The ADA upgraded its technology to a new system and as a part of this upgrade, there have been changes to all members’ login credentials for their membership accounts. Members will need to update their passwords to log into the WSDA, ADA and some local dental society websites.

Oct 1, 2024

WDC Business Meeting - October 11

The Washington Dental Commission (WDC) — formerly known as the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) — will hold its next business meeting in hybrid format on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Sep 26, 2024

Rulemaking for Prescription Label Requirements

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) will hold a public hearing on Friday, October 4 at 9:00 AM for rulemaking on the accessibility of prescription information for visually impaired individuals as well as individuals with limited English proficiency.

Sep 25, 2024

Voluntary PPE Rule Updates

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has filed a permanent rule making order (CR-103) that extends the allowance of voluntary personal protective equipment (PPE) use beyond public health emergencies.

Aug 29, 2024

ADA: US Judge Strikes Down FTC Ban on Noncompete Clauses

A federal judge in Texas struck down a US Federal Trade Commission rule that would have prevented employers from enforcing most existing noncompete clauses and requiring new workers to sign noncompete clauses.