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HCA: Rulemaking Notice for WSR 23-20

Dawn Onesty, DMD

General Dentistry | Seattle| Retired | University of Florida College of Dentistry

Resolution & Election Results from the WSDA House of Delegates

The WSDA House of Delegates was held Sept. 21-23, 2023 in Seattle. See a list of election results and review resolutions passed by the House for the upcoming year.

Save the Date for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Saying ‘Yes’ to Grace: An Act of Generosity

Grace Clinic brings a faith-based approach to uncompensated care in the Tri-Cities.

Faith, Family, and Friends: 2023-2024 WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell

Nathan Russell, who began his term as WSDA president at the House of Delegates meeting in September, is a straightforward kind of guy. He has a very clear vision of what’s important to him. “On my tombstone, it probably should read that ‘he loved loyalty,’” Russell says. “I’m extremely loyal to my family, to my friends, to my patients, to the dental profession, and to WSDA."

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Jeffrey Short, DDS

Endodontics | Seattle | Retired | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

ADA: Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms

Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office.

New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce

New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.

ADA: Take Action Today to Advance Dental Workforce Legislation

Urge your Senators to support the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a bill that would ensure that many of these workforce programs are able to continue.

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - September 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on September 28 at 12:00 PM.

Crystal Vo, DDS

General Dentistry | Arlington | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Andy Yu, DDS

General Dentistry | Issaquah | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Joe Van Mieghem, DDS

General Dentistry | Lynwood | Owner – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

David Carsten, DDS

Anesthesiology | Vancouver | Faculty | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Amanda Cronkhite, DMD

General Dentistry | Auburn| Associate/Employee – Private Practice | Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Harvest Gold: WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted.

2023 Graduates: Free CE with ADA CE Online

Class of 2023 dental school graduates get 2 years of free unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online.