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May 26, 2026

Celebration Sale: $200 Off ComplyBetter through June 5

In celebration of PNDC 2026 this week in Seattle, WSDA is offering $200 off the first year of ComplyBetter for all new memberships!

May 26, 2026

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency: PNDC 2026 Title Partner

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA) offers insurance policies designed for dentists. You protect your livelihood and your profession when you invest in quality coverage through WDIA. Visit WDIA during PNDC 2026 at Booth #113.

May 22, 2026

Dandy: PNDC 2026 Gold Sponsor

Pre-book your Dandy demo at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference and walk away with a $150 gift of your choice. Visit Dandy at Booth #312 to see it in action and discover how Dandy can simplify your digital workflow.

May 21, 2026

Mark Studeny, DDS

General Dentistry | Tukwila | Owner – Private Practice | New York University College of Dentistry

May 21, 2026

MedPro Group: PNDC 2026 Platinum Sponsor

Whether you just started your career, retirement is around the corner, or you’re somewhere in between, we can help. Stop by booth 212 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference to learn more about the MedPro Group difference.

May 19, 2026

Omni Practice Group: PNDC 2026 Platinum Sponsor

While exploring the exhibit hall at PNDC, stop by booth 613 and enter for an opportunity to experience a premium suite at a future Seattle Sounders FC match or win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 game right here in Seattle—an unforgettable experience for you and a guest.

May 18, 2026

Studebaker Nault: PNDC 2026 Gold Sponsor

The business of dentistry is becoming more complex, while some dental practices turn to dental service organizations (“DSOs”) for help with billing, marketing, and office management. These arrangements may be useful, but Washington dentists should understand the strict legal limits before entering into such arrangements.

May 15, 2026

Overjet: PNDC 2026 Gold Sponsor

AI is the new standard in dentistry to provide the best patient care. Visit Overjet at Booth #318.

May 15, 2026

Fluoride Wars

Across Washington, activists are fighting fluoridation in public water systems. As a result, more state residents are at risk of losing the benefits of a proven public oral health program.

May 14, 2026

Dental Accounting Group: PNDC 2026 Gold Sponsor

The Power of Collaboration in Providing the Financial Needs of Dentists, Specialists and Their Families. Visit Dental Accounting Group at Booth #213.

May 13, 2026

Thank You to Our 2026 WSDA Advocacy Champions

To the WSDA Advocacy Champions who added an additional $250 donation to their 2026 membership renewal, thank you for your support! From dental benefits reform to improving the workforce shortage, no one fights harder for dentists than WSDA.

May 7, 2026

Equal Pay and Opportunities Act – Updated Rules Effective May 22, 2026

Effective May 22, 2026, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted amendments to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) rules under Chapter 296-123 WAC, implementing two bills passed in the 2025 legislative session.

May 7, 2026

ADA: Education Department Finalizes Student Loan Rule Implementing 2025 Law

On April 30, the U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act to implement changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

May 5, 2026

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 25

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to meet with your legislators and advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession. One profession, one voice!

May 4, 2026

The Future is Now: Q&A with Washington Dental Students

Last fall, Washington state opened its second dental school with the launch of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine in Yakima. WSDA thought it would be timely to check in with students from both PNWU and the University of Washington, to see what issues are top of mind among the next generation of dentists.

Apr 30, 2026

Review Your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment

With an announcement expected this May about significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule, it’s a good time for WSDA members to take stock of their offices’ HIPAA and overall compliance practices. We suggest dentists start by reviewing what our team consistently finds to be one of the most common HIPAA compliance gaps — the Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

Apr 29, 2026

HIPAA Security Rule – Proposed Rulemaking Update

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights is expected to announce significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule in May 2026, including requirements for encryption of electronic protected health information, multi-factor authentication and more.

Apr 23, 2026

Giving Back: Focusing on Food Insecurity

“Access to food can make a meaningful difference in their well-being and academic success. When students are worried about where their next meal will come from, sometimes not just for themselves but also for their families, it becomes much harder to focus on the already demanding nature of their academic work.”