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Because many patients see their dentists more frequently (at least twice a year) than their primary care physicians — and spend more one-on-one time with them — dentists are in a unique position of being able to identify or address the impact of SBRDs and other chronic diseases on oral and overall health outcomes.

Learn more about water line testing requirements effective Dec. 1 and browse upcoming webinars from Harris Biomedical and ProEdge Dental Water Labs.

During the upcoming 2022 legislative session, WSDA will be promoting important legislation aimed at improving the significant workforce shortages of dental hygienists and assistants in our state.

WSDA has partnered with two companies, iCoreConnect and iPrescribe, to help members comply with the new e-prescribing requirement.

Come visit Matt French and Kerri Seims of Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) at Booth #600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

Delta Dental of Washington is the state’s leading provider of dental benefits, covering over 1 million individuals across the state! With a focus on preventive care and providing access to quality dental care for each and every one of our members, we’re working toward our vision of a cavity-free Washington.

Stop by Booth 500 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference to meet with the Pacific Northwest’s leading dental practice transition and real estate team: Rod Johnston, Steve Kikikis, Frank Sciabica, DDS, Jen Bennett, and Cindy Pauley, DDS.

If faced with a liability claim, wouldn’t you want an insurer who’s solely focused on you? Meet The Dentists Insurance Company.

On August 9, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 imposing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement affecting health care settings, including dental offices.

We rightly think of our practices as healthcare first and small business second, but be careful not to sell your healthcare mission short by short changing your practice finances.

In an effort to assist our members with training new dental assistants, WSDA has compiled a list of videos that focus on the basics of dental assisting.

Do you have enough dental staff with the skills you and your patients need? How has the pandemic’s resurgence impacted your ability to provide dental care in your corner of the state? Share your dental workforce challenges in this survey.

"For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been a resource for health professionals, including dentists, struggling with stress-related illnesses."

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II – Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III – Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).

Attend a free webinar this Friday, Nov. 5 to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.

In addition to leading a successful dental practice in Spokane and taking on leadership roles within WSDA, 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer volunteers with Spokane’s Inland Dental Expanded Access (IDEA) Clinic, helps out with her family’s business, is active in her church, avidly gardens, and is even an award-winning powerlifter! Read more about Dr. Ulmer in the WSDA News.

WSDA has partnered with bttn to host a new Washington State group order. Submit your order by Friday, Nov. 5.

We’re excited to welcome Provide as our newest WSDA preferred lender. Provide helps you achieve your dreams of practice ownership through the industry’s only 100% digital finance experience.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4.

As a reminder, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH).