Blog

Jul 6, 2018

Disability Insurance: Are You Covered?

Although Disability Insurance does not seem like a necessary expense compared to the mortgage on your home or your electric bill, it is still crucial to have disability insurance in force and in step with your needs. Learn more about Disability Insurance coverage from Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Jul 5, 2018

Preparing For the Worst: Dr. Ron Hsu's Mission to Save Avulsed Teeth

Learn about WSDA member Dr. Ron Hsu's dedication to educating practitioners and interested parties in education, sports, industry, and appropriate governmental agencies about optimal prevention, research, and treatment service in the field of traumatic dental injuries.

Jun 29, 2018

Tax-Cuts & Jobs Act: Meals & Entertainment

WSDA preferred accounting and tax firm The Dental Group, LLC shares information for dentists regarding the treatment of meals and entertainment expenses effective this year.

Jun 28, 2018

Updated Dental Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently adopted rule amendments to dentist continuing education (CE) rules and added a new rule requiring dentists to complete a one-time training in suicide prevention.

Jun 27, 2018

DOH Online Credential Application

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for dentist and dentist resident limited credentials.

Jun 25, 2018

New Managed Care Dental FAQs

Are you a provider with questions about Apple Health dental moving to managed care? Learn more from the HCA.

Jun 23, 2018

2018 WSDA President's Awards

On Wednesday, June 20, WSDA President Dr. Cynthia Pauley celebrated several deserving individuals and groups by granting them 2018 WSDA President's Awards during the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

Jun 19, 2018

PNDC 2018 is This Week in Bellevue

PNDC 2018 is this Thursday through Saturday! Don't miss out on Gordon Christensen, Lee Ann Brady, John Alonge and dozens of other dental speakers at Washington's largest dental conference. Online registration extended through Saturday!

Jun 19, 2018

John Lovick Campaign Kickoff

Representative Lovick has been a solid supporter of organized dentistry and is facing an opponent who supports the creation of a midlevel provider. Consider attending his campaign kickoff event on Tuesday, June 19.

Jun 18, 2018

Meet PNDC 2018 Platinum Sponsor: WDIA

WDIA is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 119.

Jun 15, 2018

Seattle Storm Dentistry Night

Calling all Washington dental professionals! You're invited to the Seattle Storm's inaugural Dentistry Night on July 8.

Jun 11, 2018

New HCA Interpreter Services Contractor

HCA has selected a new contractor to provide interpreter services for your limited English and deaf or hard of hearing patients. The new contractor will start accepting requests for interpreters on July 1, 2018.

Jun 11, 2018

Final Week to Register Online for PNDC 2018

It's the final week to register online for PNDC 2018! Register by 11:59 PM on Monday, June 18 and simply pick up your badge when you arrive. On-site registration is also available.

Jun 4, 2018

Dental Medicaid Managed Care Q&A Forum

WSDA will host a Dental Medicaid Managed Care Q&A Forum on Friday, June 22 at PNDC 2018. Conference registration is not required to attend.

May 31, 2018

Grow Your Practice With These PNDC 2018 Courses

Craft a PNDC experience that helps sharpen your clinical skills and grows your practice! We asked dentists on the PNDC Committee to share some of their can’t-miss courses for practice management, insurance know-how, staff development and more.

May 30, 2018

DSOs in WA: What They Can and Can't Do

One of WSDA’s top legislative priorities has been to clarify the rules under which Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) can provide services to dentists in Washington. Read to learn more about DSO legislation passed in 2017 that clarifies these rules.

May 30, 2018

WSDA Speaker of the House Applications

Do you want to get more involved with WSDA leadership? Serve an integral role at the House of Delegates (held September 20-22 in Tacoma) and in the Association’s governance process by applying to be the next WSDA Speaker of the House. Applications are due by Monday, June 11.

May 29, 2018

2018 Citizen of the Year Award Nominations

WSDA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year! The award winner will be honored during the WSDA House of Delegates meeting in Tacoma.

May 25, 2018

Proposed Opioid Rules & Anesthesia Meeting

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking comments on proposed opioid prescribing rules (due by June 1), and has released an amended agenda for the Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on June 1.

May 25, 2018

WSDA News Issue 6

The latest issue of the WSDA News is now available online.

May 22, 2018

Volunteer for Special Smiles

Special Smiles, the dental health discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, is looking for dental volunteers to staff the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, held July 1-6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

May 18, 2018

Volunteer in Guatemala

The non-profit New Dawn Guatemala is seeking a volunteer dentist for a trip to Guatemala this July.

May 1, 2018

CMS Finalizes Rule Rescinding Parts C, D Enrollment Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 16 published a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations and to implement certain provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

Apr 24, 2018

Letter Sent to OIC Regarding Premera

On Tuesday, April 24, outside legal counsel Hall Render sent a letter to the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regarding network adequacy concerns with Premera’s recently announced rate cuts.