Oct 15, 2026
ADA: Celebrating 25 Years of Give Kids a Smile – 2027 Registration Now Open!
Join the Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Movement! Register your 2027 event and request product kits through the GKAS database by November 15.
News Items
Oct 13, 2026
Adventures in Dentistry: 2026-2027 WSDA President Dr. Brittany Dean
“Dentistry is an amazing profession, and we need a standard bearer – this is why Brittany is such an excellent choice for WSDA, and why so many people look to her for guidance and direction."
Oct 6, 2026
Do Not Attend or Submit Proxy: DDWA Annual Meeting
Again this year, WSDA is calling on dentists to stand united and send Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA) a clear message: Change your anticompetitive out-of-network reimbursement policy. DDWA continues to defend a policy that penalizes patients and dentists. Business as usual is unacceptable.
Oct 6, 2026
ADA: No New Dental Requirements in Updated CDC Infection Control Guidance
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated infection control guidance for healthcare personnel excludes dentists, the American Dental Association says there are still takeaways owner dentists may find useful when developing employee health policies.
Oct 6, 2026
Dear ADA: Recoupments
In response to an ADA Health Policy Institute poll in late 2025, more than half of dentists reported that one of their top concerns looking ahead to 2026 was related to insurance, including low insurance reimbursement rates and delayed or denied payments.
Sep 25, 2026
SKCDS Selects WSDA to Provide Association Management Services
The Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) Executive Council selected WSDA to provide association management services for a one-year term effective September 24, 2026.
Sep 25, 2026
ADA: 400 Laws and Counting: Dental Advocacy is Driving Change
Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at making dental insurance work better for patients and dentists, driving meaningful changes in states nationwide.
Sep 24, 2026
Dr. Lisa Egbert: Keeping the Good Things Going – and Growing
"I have long believed that WSDA is a community, and we need to take care of each other. Over the past year, I have seen WSDA fulfill that promise and build an even stronger foundation for future success. Advocacy, Support, Excellence — I’m counting on all of us to keep the good things going!"
Sep 16, 2026
New Benefit: In-Office Membership Plan Guide
WSDA is excited to share a new member benefit — an updated guide to creating and administering legally compliant in-office membership plans for Washington dental offices.
Sep 15, 2026
Save the Date! PNDC 2027 is April 1-3 in Seattle
Mark your calendar today for high-quality CE, exhibits, special events and more at Washington’s largest dental conference.
Sep 10, 2026
ADA: Aetna Resolves Medicare Claims-Processing Error After ADA Push
Thanks to efforts by the American Dental Association, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage dental claims. The ADA reminds dentists to be vigilant when reviewing explanations of benefits.
Sep 9, 2026
ADA: Submit Code Change Requests for CDT 2028 by November 1
Code change requests for CDT 2028 are due by Nov. 1, 2026. Accepted changes will appear in CDT 2028 and go into effect Jan. 1, 2028.
Sep 1, 2026
WSDA Member Ivy Lin, DMD Among ADA '10 Under 10' Award Winners
Congratulations to WSDA member Dr. Ivy Lin for being named an American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award winner.
Aug 26, 2026
Free Webinar: The Numbers Driven Practice - For Practice Owners, Sellers and Buyers
Earn 2 CE credits by attending the webinar, The Numbers Driven Practice - For Practice Owners, Sellers and Buyers, presented by OMNI Practice Group on Thursday, September 24.
Aug 25, 2026
WSDA Endorses Weave as Patient Engagement Platform
Washington State Dental Association and ADA Member Advantage have endorsed Weave to provide its artificial intelligence-powered patient communications and engagement platform to members.
Aug 24, 2026
ADA: New Chairside Tool Supports Care for Patients with Prosthetic Joint Replacements
Based on guidance from a recent CSA Association Report published in JADA, the resource includes a clinical evaluation flowchart and other practical information to help inform patient care.
Aug 19, 2026
WSDA Member Appreciation Night: 9/18 in Spokane
We're thrilled to invite our members to WSDA Member Appreciation Night! Join us on Friday, September 18 during the House of Delegates meeting for an evening of celebration, connection, and gratitude.
Aug 18, 2026
ADA: FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for US Small Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finalized a rule making permanent in regulation the exemption from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for US companies, delivering the permanent relief the ADA had sought for dental practices.
Aug 13, 2026
2026 WSDA House of Delegates: Sept. 17-19 in Spokane
The 2026 WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, will be held September 17-19 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. See current resolutions, delegates, candidates for elected positions and more.
Aug 6, 2026
August 28 Webinar: Town Hall with WSDA President Dr. Lisa Egbert
WSDA members are invited to join us on Friday, August 28, from 12:00-1:00 PM for an interactive webinar with Dr. Lisa Egbert to hear updates on important issues affecting organized dentistry, ask your questions live, and engage in an open discussion.
