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Oct 24, 2025

“Sno-Isle Launched Me into a Profession I am Passionate About”

“What we provide here is an amazing opportunity for students to see if the profession they have dreamed of — or are considering — is what they really want,” said Kelly Beebout, dental assistant instructor at Sno-Isle Technical Skills Center in Everett.

Oct 23, 2025

ADA Applauds Health Care Workforce Bill, Highlights Importance of Accreditation

ADA leaders have voiced support for a newly introduced bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs.

Oct 23, 2025

Public Misunderstanding of Dental Insurance is Widespread

Experts note that many patients mistakenly believe dental coverage works like medical insurance, which is meant to protect against large, unexpected costs.

Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 22, 2025

First Round of Student Loan Forgiveness Under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Education has begun issuing notices to some federal student loan borrowers regarding the possibility of full or partial student loan forgiveness.

Oct 21, 2025

ADA Launches Toolkit to Support Dentists in Medicaid Participiation

The Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit: An Operational Guide for Dentists Wishing to Treat Medicaid Beneficiaries is designed to support dentists who are committed to serving underserved populations but need effective and operational strategies to do so sustainably.

Oct 16, 2025

2025 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Kim Nordberg

The Association is honored to announce the late Dr. Kim Nordberg as WSDA's 2025 Citizen of the Year.

Oct 14, 2025

ADA Pushes Back Against Payer Downcoding on Multisurface Restorations

In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the American Dental Association is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy.

Oct 14, 2025

It's All About the Mission

“I’m blessed to be in this position. I wake up every morning and I’m excited to come to campus.” Dean Foti Panagakos is leading the launch of the new School of Dental Medicine at PNW University of Health Sciences.

Oct 6, 2025

Keep the Good Things Going: 2025-2026 WSDA President Dr. Lisa Egbert

“Helping people is why I was put on Earth,” said Egbert, who will serve as WSDA’s next president. “It is why I became a dentist and why I spend so much of my time volunteering on behalf of dentists.”

Oct 6, 2025

ADA: New CDT Codes You Should Know for 2026

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. The codes cover testing for a cracked tooth, scaling and debridement for the treatment of an implant with peri-implantitis, and more.

Oct 6, 2025

ADA: Court Denies Class Action Status for Delta Dental Case

A federal district court ruled Sept. 22 that it’s denying a group of dentists’ motion to certify an antitrust case against Delta Dental as a class action.

Oct 1, 2025

DDWA Annual Meeting: DO NOT Register or Return Proxy

WSDA calls on all dentists to NOT participate in any DDWA annual member meeting until the company changes its anticompetitive out-of-network policy.

Sep 23, 2025

ADA Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Membership Renewals

Fraudulent emails stated membership would be suspended if payment information was not updated.

Sep 19, 2025

Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Year as WSDA President

"I came for the cause and stayed for the people." Dr. Chris Dorow reflects on his year as WSDA President.

Sep 17, 2025

Bank of America: Dental Practice and Commercial Real Estate Financing

With today's competitive lending market, you might qualify for better terms than when you first borrowed. Contact Bank of America - a WSDA preferred lender - to discuss your options.

Sep 17, 2025

WSDA Calls on Dentists to NOT Participate in DDWA Annual Member Meeting

WSDA calls on all dentists to NOT participate in any DDWA annual member meeting until the company changes its anticompetitive out-of-network policy.

Sep 16, 2025

Next Steps on Dental Benefits Reform Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, WSDA successfully passed Senate Bill 5351, which made meaningful progress on several important dental benefits reform issues. In 2026, WSDA will continue to propose additional dental benefits reforms to enhance dentists’ ability to care for their patients.

Sep 8, 2025

Save Money & Time on Dental Compliance with ComplyBetter from WSDA

ComplyBetter is saving offices significant money and time on managing HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control compliance and more. Start your 12-month ComplyBetter membership by September 30 to get discounted Early Adopter pricing for your first year.

Sep 4, 2025

WSDA Student Loan Resource Guide: Repayment & Assistance Information for Borrowers

WSDA is proud to announce the release of the WSDA Student Loan Resource Guide, a comprehensive hub designed to support our dental community in navigating the complexities of student loan repayment.