SCAM ALERT: Callers Impersonating WSDA

Mar 20, 2026
This afternoon, WSDA became aware of a potential phone scam targeting an unknown number of Washington dental offices. The caller(s) may be impersonating or "spoofing" WSDA's phone numbers (206) 448-1914 or (800) 448-3368 and asking dentists to provide their dental license number. This is not WSDA calling.

This afternoon, WSDA became aware of a potential phone scam targeting an unknown number of Washington dental offices. The caller(s) may be impersonating or "spoofing" WSDA's phone numbers (206) 448-1914 or (800) 448-3368 and asking dentists to provide their dental license number. This is not WSDA calling.

WSDA will never contact dentists or dental office staff with a requirement to provide us with a dental license number. This is publicly available information that is easily accessible through the Department of Health Provider Credential Search.

Stay Alert for Scams

We encourage dental offices to be vigilant and stay alert for common scams targeting healthcare providers. A few recent examples in Washington and nationally include:

Please share this information with your colleagues or team.

If you would ever like to confirm if a request from WSDA or a member of the WSDA team is legitimate, you may contact us directly at: