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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

Register Today for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

Registration is open now for the 2024 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! WSDA members register for just $350 ($225 for recent grads) at the early bird price.

Dec 15, 2023

Dr. John Gibbons Announces Campaign for State House of Representatives

With your support, we can help elect another dentist to the Washington state legislature.

Dec 8, 2023

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - December 12

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

Dec 7, 2023

DQAC Newsletter - November 2023

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Dec 6, 2023

ADA Advocacy in Action: Understanding ERISA

In this video from ADA Executive Director Dr. Raymond Cohlmia, you’ll learn more about ERISA, its impact on dentists and patients, and how the ADA’s ongoing advocacy is driving change on this issue and others.

Dec 5, 2023

Bracken Killpack: It’s Time to Have a Serious Conversation About Dues

"At the 2023 House of Delegates, our board and staff led a conversation about increasing sources of non-dues revenue in order to significantly reduce or possibly entirely offset revenues collected from state and component dues."

Dec 5, 2023

Your Profession Needs Your Passion: A Q&A with WSDA Volunteer Leaders

WSDA member dentists share their experiences, insights and advice on volunteer service to the profession.

Dec 5, 2023

The Power of Self-Serving Leadership

“Spending a few moments in self-awareness will help you to say ‘no’ to many roles that will clog up your time, but you will be ready to enthusiastically say ‘yes’ to the leadership opportunity that just might change your career and life.”

Dec 5, 2023

Featured Speakers at PNDC 2024

Check out our featured speakers and save the date today for PNDC 2024, May 9-11 in Seattle.

Dec 5, 2023

From the ADA President: Tis the Season for Reflection and New Possibilities

ADA President Dr. Linda Edgar shares a message expressing appreciation for her ADA member colleagues and excitement for the possibilities that await our profession in the coming year.

Dec 4, 2023

New ADA Standards & Technical Reports Available for Comment

New standards and technical reports are available for comment from the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products.

Nov 30, 2023

Renew Your Membership for 2024 Online by December 31

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2024. Renew online by December 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2024 dues!

Nov 30, 2023

Reminder: Nominate a New Dentist for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award by December 31

Nominate a dentist today for the ADA 10 Under 10 award, which celebrates new dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy.

Nov 30, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - December 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM.

Nov 28, 2023

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee - December 5

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

Nov 20, 2023

DQAC Dental School Faculty Licensure Rule Hearing

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a rule hearing on January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Nov 7, 2023

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Nov 7, 2023

Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Nov 6, 2023

PNWU Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Dental School

A second dental school is coming to the state of Washington as Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences broke ground on the new dental school.

Nov 6, 2023

Celebrate Veterans Day by Caring for a Veteran

Sign up to volunteer with Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, for the privilege of knowing and caring for a veteran.

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Nov 6, 2023

Eastern Washington Dentists: Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by December 15

The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, is accepting applications for dentists east of the Cascades to fill a vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Nov 6, 2023

Reminder: Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

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

Oct 31, 2023

Nominations are Now Open for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Dental societies, leaders and individuals may nominate eligible new dentists for this award between October 1 and December 31, 2023.

Oct 26, 2023

Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network

Your voice matters in shaping healthcare in Washington. Take the Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey by November 10.

Oct 22, 2023

ADA: Sign Up for Give Kids A Smile Events by November 15

The deadline to request free Give Kids A Smile product kits for 2024 is November 15.

Oct 16, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - October 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.

Oct 5, 2023

Resolution & Election Results from the WSDA House of Delegates

The WSDA House of Delegates was held Sept. 21-23, 2023 in Seattle. See a list of election results and review resolutions passed by the House for the upcoming year.

Oct 5, 2023

Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Oct 3, 2023

Saying ‘Yes’ to Grace: An Act of Generosity

Grace Clinic brings a faith-based approach to uncompensated care in the Tri-Cities.

Oct 3, 2023

Faith, Family, and Friends: 2023-2024 WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell

Nathan Russell, who began his term as WSDA president at the House of Delegates meeting in September, is a straightforward kind of guy. He has a very clear vision of what’s important to him. “On my tombstone, it probably should read that ‘he loved loyalty,’” Russell says. “I’m extremely loyal to my family, to my friends, to my patients, to the dental profession, and to WSDA."

Oct 3, 2023