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Mar 14, 2018

One Health Antibiotic Resistance Summit

Please join the WA State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 4 for a one-day conference and workshop to contribute content and direction for a Washington State One Health Antibiotic Resistance Strategic Plan.

Mar 12, 2018

WDS Announces CEO Jim Dwyer's Retirement

WDS just announced CEO Jim Dwyer’s plan to retire, effective February 1, 2019. This is the key time to make it clear to the Delta Dental/WDS Board of Directors that its members will not accept a “business as usual” transition. Sign the petition of no confidence by this Thursday, March 15!

Mar 9, 2018

Online Credential Applications Now Available

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for ​dental sedation, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary and Dental Anesthesia Assistant credentials.

Mar 8, 2018

Submit your Credentialing Application to ProviderSource by June 1, 2018

In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for providers in Washington State, the Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 2335 in 2016, which requires providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, Medversant’s ProviderSource, by June 1, 2018.

Mar 2, 2018

Topics to Explore at PNDC 2018

Held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA, PNDC 2018 is Washington's largest dental conference and your source for high-quality, affordable continuing dental education. Browse sessions by topic to see what you can't miss this summer.

Mar 1, 2018

PNDC 2018: 3 Days, Over 40 Speakers, One Price

Register today for the chance to choose from over 40 incredible dental speakers—including Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Dr. John Alonge and more—at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference.

Feb 15, 2018

Apply to Fill Vacant DQAC Positions

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking applications for three dentist positions. Apply by March 30.

Feb 9, 2018

WDIA Cyber Protection Policy Update

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA) changes to Beazley Breach Response (BBR) coverage for Cyber Protection policies.

Feb 7, 2018

Washington Bills Targeting Insurance Executive Pay Die in Committee

Bills that Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier and Sen. Patty Kuderer recently introduced to curb excessive pay hikes for executives and board members at nonprofit insurance companies in Washington State died in committee on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Jan 29, 2018

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting

Don't miss your opportunity to learn, network and interact with peers and mentors specializing in a wide range of fields dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for people with special needs at the Special Care Dentistry Association's 30th Annual Meeting, April 27-29 in Seattle.

Jan 26, 2018

WSDA Disability Support Program

As directed by the 2017 WSDA House of Delegates, WSDA has launched a Disability Support Program to aid disabled dentists.

Jan 5, 2018

2018 WSDA Leadership Institute

WSDA is excited to announce the newest members of the Leadership Institute, a program that aims to foster new leadership within organized dentistry.

Jan 3, 2018

Three Ways to Get Involved with Dental Advocacy

Make 2018 the year you get involved in dental advocacy! WSDA members make up a vital grassroots advocacy network in support of the Association's legislative agenda, which focuses on improving the dental profession.

Jan 1, 2018

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Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - January 12

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. Please consider attending the meeting or submit comments on proposed dental infection control rules by Monday, January 8.

Dec 22, 2017

Dental Supply Chain: E-Commerce Challenges the Status Quo

For years, three dental suppliers — Henry Schein Dental, Patterson Dental, and Benco Dental — have held a substantial market share in the dental supply market across the United States. Together, they have roughly 75 percent of the market, the remaining 25 percent is divvied up among regional players around the country. That may all be about to change.

Dec 18, 2017

Paid Sick Leave: Employer FAQs

Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by Washington voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.

Dec 18, 2017

2017 National Brush Day

National Brush Day® is November 1, the day after Halloween! Join the Kids’ Healthy Mouths Campaign to promote the importance for kids to brush two minutes, twice a day, every day.

Dec 7, 2017

ADA Applauds CMS Decision to Remove Part C, D Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Nov. 16 announced proposed changes to Medicare drug plans, including rescinding the requirement that dentists enroll in or validly opt-out of Medicare in order for a Part D drug prescriptions to be covered.

Nov 30, 2017

Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management

Developed by the Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative and Washington State Agency Medical Directors’ Group in collaboration with actively practicing dentists and public stakeholders, the final Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management was released in September 2017.

Nov 16, 2017

Renew Your Membership for 2018

Thank you to each and every ​dentist who was a member of the WSDA in 2017! 2018 membership renewal season is now underway.