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Reminder: E-prescribing Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for e-prescribing must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Waiver Attestations Due

As a reminder, waiver attestations for Electronic Health Records (EHR)/PMP integration must be submitted annually, by December 1 of each year for the proximate year.

PNWU Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Dental School

A second dental school is coming to the state of Washington as Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences broke ground on the new dental school.

Celebrate Veterans Day by Caring for a Veteran

Sign up to volunteer with Everyone for Veterans, a non-profit organization founded by WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng, for the privilege of knowing and caring for a veteran.

Reminder: 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!

Eastern Washington Dentists: Apply to Serve as a DQAC Member by December 15

The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, is accepting applications for dentists east of the Cascades to fill a vacancy on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Reminder: 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!

Reminder: 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.

Nominations are Now Open for the 2024 ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Dental societies, leaders and individuals may nominate eligible new dentists for this award between October 1 and December 31, 2023.

Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network

Your voice matters in shaping healthcare in Washington. Take the Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey by November 10.

ADA: Sign Up for Give Kids A Smile Events by November 15

The deadline to request free Give Kids A Smile product kits for 2024 is November 15.

DQAC Business Meeting - October 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM.

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