News Items

Apr 1, 2025

Pacific Northwest Head & Neck Cancer Symposium

The UW/Fred Hutch Head and Neck surgery team is hosting The Pacific Northwest Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer on Friday, May 2 in Seattle.

Mar 28, 2025

Christine Shoemaker, DDS

General Dentistry | Monroe | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Mar 27, 2025

Stephanie Su, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry | Redmond | Owner – Private Practice | Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Mar 27, 2025

Save Time, Save Money: ComplyBetter

New WSDA dental compliance software offers a simple online platform you can access from anywhere – and keep track of it all.

Mar 13, 2025

Act Now: Sign In PRO on Dental Benefits Reform in the House

SSB 5351 would prohibit same-day denials, restrict fees on virtual credit card payments & require mediation on dental loss ratio & non-network reimbursement fairness. We need all Washington dentists, staff, patients, and anyone else interested in advocating for these important reforms to sign in PRO on SSB 5351!

Mar 12, 2025

ADA Contract Analysis Service and Other Contract Resources

The ADA offers a free contract analysis service that provides members with a plain-language explanation of the insurance provider contract terms to allow them to make informed and independent decisions on the merits of the contract.

Mar 11, 2025

Disturbing Mail Targeting Dentists in Washington

WSDA has learned that several Washington dental offices have recently received deeply disturbing messages through the U.S. mail. Any dentist who has received one of these messages should immediately contact local law enforcement. We also encourage anyone who has received one of these messages to let WSDA know immediately.

Mar 3, 2025

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Halted Amid Legal Challenges

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced February 27 that it is ceasing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act while it revises compliance requirements in response to a recent court ruling and crafts a new set of regulations that will ultimately narrow the scope of beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.

Mar 3, 2025

It’s Not Too Late! Get a $250 Discount on 2025 WSDA Membership

New and renewing WSDA members six or more years out of dental school can get $250 off their 2025 membership when they hold MedPro professional liability insurance through Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA). Already renewed? Lock in your MedPro policy by March 31 and WSDA will process a $250 refund on your membership!

Feb 28, 2025

WSDA Welcomes Dr. Frank Spear to PNDC 2025

WSDA is thrilled to welcome Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, founder and director of Spear Education, to PNDC 2025. Don’t miss his lectures on Saturday, May 10.

Feb 28, 2025

Tell Senators to Support Dental Benefits Reform

SB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform bill — is in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State Senate. We need YOUR help to ensure SB 5351 continues to move forward and receives a YES vote from the full Senate! Please take just a few minutes to contact your state senator today.

Feb 25, 2025

Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Application Deadline Extended to June 30

Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of June 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect

Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect after a federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction. Unless subject to a later deadline, most businesses have until March 21 to file beneficial ownership information reports.

Feb 21, 2025

Important Win for WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Efforts

An amended version of our bill, SB 5351, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care, hitting an important milestone that allows the bill to continue moving forward in the legislative process.