Blog

Apr 17, 2019

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.

Apr 10, 2019

Be an Expert Witness for DQAC

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is looking for dentists to serve as contracted expert witnesses.

Apr 9, 2019

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Features Delta Lawsuit

President-elect Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, board member Dr. Todd Irwin and ​Executive Director Bracken Killpack were recently ​interviewed about the lawsuit against Delta Dental of Washington on an episode of Howard Farran's "Dentistry Uncensored​" podcast.

Apr 5, 2019

Trending Courses at PNDC 2019

With dozens of courses available at Washington's largest dental conference, which will you choose? Here's what our registered attendees have to say!

Mar 14, 2019

Delta Lawsuit Update & Media Coverage

Last month, three member dentists and WSDA filed a lawsuit against Delta Dental (WDS). Earlier this week, Delta issued a statement to its members about the lawsuit. We thought it was important to clear up some misinformation contained in that statement.

Feb 15, 2019

Locum Tenens Dentists: Opportunities Abound

The ADA is offering a free webinar on locum tenens dentists – including how to employ one, how to work as one, and how dental plan policies treat them – on Tuesday, February 26.

Feb 15, 2019

Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Feb 14, 2019

Register Now for March WSDA Academy Courses

"Challenging Oral Pathology Cases for Every Dentist to Know: Interactive Learning" with Dr. Dolphine Oda on March 6 and "Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support" with Dr. Michael Johnson on March 19.

Feb 12, 2019

Delta Dental of California Facing Criticism

A story published by Kaiser Health News (KHN) titled “Nonprofit Dental Insurer Under Scrutiny For ‘Flagrant’ Spending” sheds light on the exceedingly high salaries some non-profit dental insurers pay their CEOs.

Jan 29, 2019

Taxes and 179 Expensing

Dentists who own and operate practices who have purchased or financed equipment during the calendar year, may elect to take the Section 179 deduction when filing their taxes in order to maximize their savings.

Jan 9, 2019

Jan. 18 DQAC Meetings

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, January 18.

Jan 3, 2019

Free Infection Prevention Assessment

Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.

Dec 19, 2018

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.

Dec 10, 2018

ADA 10 Under 10 Award

The ADA 10 Under 10 Award recognizes ten new dentists for excellence in science, research and education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership, advocacy and more. Nominate a new dentist by December 31!

Dec 7, 2018

Proposed Changes to Overtime Eligibility

The Department of Labor and Industries has proposed new changes to overtime eligibility. Submit comments on the pre-draft proposed rule by December 14.

Dec 4, 2018

Delta Special Meeting Certified Results

Certified results have been released and we are pleased to report that the bylaw amendments and resolution officially passed with nearly 96% of the vote.

Dec 4, 2018

DQAC Rules Needing Comment

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is considering rule changes that could have a significant impact on your practice.