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Mar 5, 2024

WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Precious Scrap Metal Refining

Get 7% more in 2024 with a 7% bonus on your precious scrap metal refining. Refine your dental scrap with WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive high-value compensation.

Mar 5, 2024

Meet CE Requirements at PNDC 2024

Washington dentists must complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years. Don't wait to start earning your CE — earn 20+ credits (nearly a year's worth of CE) in just three days at PNDC 2024! Plus, fulfill various CE requirements you may need to renew your license.

Mar 5, 2024

Dental Hygienists Encouraged to Share Dental Workforce Experiences

The Washington Oral Health Workforce Tracking Program (WOHW) at the University of Washington invites dental hygienists to share their dental workforce experiences. WSDA invites our members to encourage the hygienists in their offices to complete the survey.

Mar 1, 2024

Practice Owners: Save Over $6,000 Annually with WSDA Endorsed Best Card

Thousands of dentists save an average of $6,496 or 27% annually on payment processing when they sign up with Best Card.

Mar 1, 2024

Changes to WDIA Professional Liability

WSDA is excited to announce that WDIA has selected a new preferred, non-exclusive partner for professional liability insurance.

Feb 29, 2024

Win Prizes for Recruiting Members to the ADA

Want a chance to win a trip to Hawaii? Recruit new ADA members to enter the drawing!

Feb 26, 2024

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - March 5

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 12:00 PM.

Feb 23, 2024

Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions

WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2024 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 12-14 in Spokane.

Feb 22, 2024

Making Connections: Affinity Group Builds Community Among Black/African American Dental Professionals

Launched in 2022, a WSDA-supported affinity group is building connections among Black/African American dental professionals.

Feb 16, 2024

ADA Alert: Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act Flags Security Warning for Small Businesses

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been notified of recent fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.

Feb 15, 2024

New L&I Interpreter Services Contract will Replace interpretingWorks with SOSi

WSDA encourages members who utilize L&I's interpretation services to stay informed on these upcoming changes and participate in the preparatory sessions offered.

Feb 15, 2024

DQAC Education Outreach Committee Meeting - February 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Education Outreach Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 27 at 12:00 PM.

Feb 9, 2024

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Requires Most Dental Practices to Report Information About Their Ownership

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network began accepting beneficial ownership information reports on January 1, and all existing dental practices and companies that meet the requirements have one year to file before facing penalties.

Feb 7, 2024

2023 Citizens of the Year Drs. Neil Hansen & CR Anderegg

The Washington State Dental Association congratulates Drs. Neil Hansen and CR Anderegg on their selection as the association’s 2023 Citizens of the Year.

Feb 7, 2024

The Washington Physicians Health Program CARES for Dentists

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has served dentists in Washington for over 30 years. Despite this fact, many have neither heard of WPHP nor understand how it works. Understanding how your physician health program supports you and your peers can help you to effectively utilize this resource should the need arise.

Feb 5, 2024

WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell: Provider Compensation Legislation and Dental Action Day

“WSDA will continue to strongly advocate for HB 1655. We are working with multiple legislators to get dental amended back into the legislation as the process continues.”

Feb 2, 2024

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - February 5

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Monday, February 5 at 12:00 PM.

Feb 1, 2024

ADA: Institute for Diversity in Leadership Applications Due April 5

Promising leaders, who are members of racial, ethnic and/or gender groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership, are encouraged to apply.

Jan 30, 2024

ADA: 2023 Brings Many Advocacy Wins

The ADA earned a plethora of legislative and advocacy wins in 2023, from various health care bills that address the growing dental workforce shortage and dental insurance reform to advancing a compact that would allow dental practitioners to practice in states where they are not licensed.

Jan 19, 2024

2 Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions

It can be overwhelming to know where to start, but here are two easy ways WSDA can help you jumpstart those resolutions.

Jan 18, 2024

Tax-Saving Retirement Planning Strategies for Dentists

For dentists looking for tax-saving strategies to plan for retirement, here are eight strategies to consider.

Jan 18, 2024

Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by February 18

The WSDA Leadership Institute is a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry by getting participants involved in a variety of WSDA activities and meetings.

Jan 15, 2024

Register for Dental Action Day by January 19

Register by January 19 for Dental Action Day, WSDA's largest annual advocacy event, taking place on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Jan 15, 2024

Register for Dental Action Day

Registration for Dental Action Day 2024 is now open.

Jan 11, 2024

DQAC Business Meeting - January 19

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, January 19 at 10:00 AM.

Jan 9, 2024

WSDA Mentor Program Virtual Networking Session - Thursday, February 8

The Virtual Networking Session will bring together WSDA mentor dentists from a variety of locations, specialties and practice types to meet with dentists and dental students seeking professional mentorship.

Jan 9, 2024

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - January 16

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 16 at 12:00 PM.

Jan 9, 2024

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting - January 10

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Anesthesia Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 10 at 12:00 PM.

Jan 9, 2024

Reminder: Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Jan 2, 2024

Recent and Upcoming Regulations

Learn about new and upcoming requirements, including changes to dental anesthesia, updates on dental radiation tube and facility fees, health equity continuing education requirements, and changes to dental school faculty licensure.

Jan 2, 2024

Brighten Up Your New Year: WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Precious Scrap Metal Refining

Get 7% more in 2024 with a 7% bonus on your precious scrap metal refining. Refine your dental scrap with WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive high-value compensation.

Dec 27, 2023

ADA Ergonomics Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

The American Dental Association offers resources to support dentists’ physical wellness.

Dec 27, 2023

DQAC Continuing Competency Committee Agenda - January 4

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Continuing Competency Committee will meet on Thursday, January 4 at 12:00 PM.

Dec 22, 2023

New Anesthesia Rules Effective January 11, 2024

For over three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. The rules have now been finalized and will be effective as of January 11, 2024.

Dec 22, 2023

Bracken Killpack: A Dental Benefits Win for Dentists in Washington and Nationwide

"Dental offices frequently ask what WSDA is doing to address dental benefits billing issues that negatively impact patient care. Today, we are excited to share an example of what we are doing and how our robust advocacy efforts help dental offices and patients not only in Washington but across the nation."

Dec 15, 2023